Introduction to Macroeconomics

becge1111  2026-2027  Bruxelles Saint-Louis

Introduction to Macroeconomics
6.00 credits
45.0 h + 22.5 h
Q2
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Teacher(s)
Fagnart Jean-François;
Language
French
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • define and explain the main macroeconomic concepts and aggregates, particularly those relating to the measurement of (changes in) economic activity and prices, employment and unemployment.
  • Explain how these concepts are constructed and measured, and what their advantages and limitations are
  • Use these concepts in application exercises
  • Carry out simple data analysis in relation to these concepts: this means being able to
    • search for data relating to these concepts in a given country,
    • manipulate and transform them using excel software
    • present and comment on them in a relevant form in a brief report
  • Identify and explain key relationships that may exist between different macroeconomic variables
  • Use simple graphical and/or algebraic versions of macroeconomic models (such as the aggregate supply aggregate demand model or the Solow model) which formalise these relationships: this means being able to
    • explain the assumptions of these models and their roles
    • identify and discuss the results put forward by these models
    • use them to study the consequences of shocks or macroeconomic policies
    • use them to discuss topical issues 
 
Content
I refer the reader to the course description of BECGE1114 Introduction to Macroeconomics, which is taught in English and is equivalent to BECGE1111 Introduction à la Macroéconomie.
Teaching methods
I refer the reader to the course description of BECGE1114 Introduction to Macroeconomics, which is taught in English and is equivalent to BECGE1111 Introduction à la Macroéconomie.
Bibliography
Ouvrage de référence identique à celui de l'UE BECGE1110 d'Introduction à la Microéconomie
Mankiw, Gregory et Mark Taylor (2022), Principes de l’Economie, de Boeck, collection Ouvertures économiques, 6ième édition.
Les éditions antérieures de cet ouvrage peuvent également convenir.
Tous les chapitres de macroéconomie de l’ouvrage de référence ne sont pas couverts par le cours. Pour les chapitres 5 et 6, le cours est souvent d’un niveau plus avancé que celui de l’ouvrage de référence et plus proche de l’ouvrage suivant :
Mankiw, Gregory, Macroéconomie, de Boeck, collection Ouvertures économiques, 8ième édition.
Teaching materials
  • Diaporama utilisé pendant le cours magistral
  • Enoncés de travaux pratiques
Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Economics and Management
ECGB1BA
6
Bachelor : Business Engineering
INGB1BA
6