Macroeconomics
204b
Marek Kapička
Spring
2008
This course will be an
introduction to the techniques and the applications of dynamic
general equilibrium models. In the first part of the course we will
cover basic methods of dynamic programming in both deterministic and
stochastic environments. We will then apply these tools to study
various economic applications, including labor markets, business
cycles and monetary policy. Basic knowledge of MATLAB will be
required to solve some of the problem sets.
The lectures will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30pm-1:45pm
in NH2111. I will have office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from
9 to 10 in NH 3052. I can also be contacted by email at
mkapicka@econ.ucsb.edu.