Advanced Macro

Advanced Macro

Syllabus

Schedule

Problem Set 1

Problem Set 2

Problem Set 3

Problem Set 4

Topic 1 - Recursive Methods: tools and examples

Lecture Slides

Matlab Code for the Optimal Growth Model

Additional Readings:

Intertemporal General Equilibrium Models, by T Kehoe

Determinacy of Equilibria in Dynamic Models, by T Kehoe, D Levine and P Romer

Topic 2 - Real Business Cycle Models

Lecture Slides

Solving Linear RE Models

Dynare Code for the RBC model

Additional Readings:

Inspecting the Mechanism, by J Campbell

Topic 3 - New Keynesian Models

Lecture Slides

Additional Readings:

The New Neoclassical Synthesis, by M Goodfriend and R King

The Science of Monetary Policy, by R Clarida, J Gali and M Gertler

Managing a Liquidity Trap, by I Werning

Topic 4 - Asset Pricing

Lecture Slides

Additional Readings:

The Equity Premium, by R Mehra and E Prescott

Undiversifiable Risk, by P Weil

Topic 5 - Financial Frictions and Investment

Lecture Slides

Additional Readings:

Credit Cycles, by N Kioyotaki and J Moore

Financial Accelerator, by B Bernanke, M Gertler and S Gilchrist