Macroeconomic Analysis

Determinants of the level of aggregate demand. General equilibrium of product, money, and labor markets. International macroeconomic relationships. Fundamentals of the economic growth process and income distribution.

The main objective of this course is to enhance participants’ understanding of macroeconomic policy using a model-based approach. The course builds on the intermediate macroeconomics course and develops analytical skills that allow participants to analyze inflation and unemployment issues, long-term economic growth; and design stabilization policies in open and closed economies.

On successful completion of this course, participants are expected to demonstrate the ability:

• Review of FDI.
• The Components of FDI and their interactions.
• Merger and Acquisitions.
• To use and synthesize the above concepts independently
• To describe and analyze the current macroeconomic issues relating to FDI, Multinational corporations, and Global Value Chains.
• To speak and write essays about the current macroeconomic issues.

• Economists and economic policy analysts interested in macroeconomic policy and global economic issues
• Finance and economics professionals working with international markets, FDI, and multinational corporations
• Government officials and policymakers involved in economic planning, trade, and investment policies
• Researchers and academics specializing in macroeconomics, international economics, and development economics
• Professionals in international organizations, development agencies, and economic institutions
• Investment analysts and consultants focusing on foreign direct investment and global value chains
• Business professionals working in multinational corporations and cross-border operations
• Graduate students and early-career professionals in economics, finance, or international business
• Individuals seeking to understand macroeconomic dynamics, globalization, and international investment flows