Dynamic Macroeconomics

The course is an introduction to the analysis of modern Dynamic Macroeconomics. It applies relevant formal economic reasoning and advanced dynamic optimization techniques to study optimal growth theory (both exogenous and endogenous). Before attending Dynamic Macroeconomics, students must have already taken and passed a course in Mathematics (both static and dynamic optimization), and a course in advanced macroeconomics (master level).

At the end of the course students will be able to: (1) Apply the fundamental dynamic optimization techniques to the most relevant problems of economic growth; (2) Approach autonomously the reading and the critical understanding of the latest models in the field of dynamic macroeconomics; (3) Interpret economically the theoretical results of such models, along with their main economic policy implications.