• Explainwhy international

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international macroeconomics?
GD31103
INTERNATIONAL
MACROECONOMICS

Brief Introduction
ABOUT ME

Name: Ricky Jores

Academic Qualification: B.Econs (Honours); MSc. (Economics),UPM

Email: ricky@ums.edu.my

Pleasemake an appointment and wait for the confirmation before

you come for consultation.

Room No: 1029, Level 10, FKAL Tower

ABOUT THE COURSE
• Overview on how the interactions of national
economies influence the worldwide pattern of
macroeconomic activity and what is considered as
the core of modern international macroeconomics.
• This course examines models and issues in
international macroeconomics.
• Emphasizes in in-depth understanding of the above
through research individual assignment and group
project and presentations.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Course Syllabus
Teaching Schedule
ASSESSMENTS
Elements Weightage (%)
Individual Assignment 10
Case Study 20
Poster Presentation 10
Mid-term Examination 20
Final Examination 40
Total 100
TEXTBOOK
• Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., and
Melitz. M. J. (2015). International
Economics: Theory and Policy,
10th Global Edition, Pearson
Education.
• Price: RM82.00 available at
Koperasi UMSKAL.
ONLINE LEARNING
• Kindly enroll for GD31103 International Macroeconomics in
smartUMS to get further information regarding on this course.
• Do respond in any forum discussed in the smartUMS as you will
be given marks on this.
• All slides and tutorials will be uploaded every end of the week.
• All students are COMPULSORY to enroll otherwise you will be
classified as “FAIL”.
STUDENT ETIQUETTE
1. Take responsibility for your education.
2. Attend every class and get to class on time.
3. Follow the dress code rules.
4. Turn cellular phones off or in silent mode.
5. Be respectful to everyone.
6. Turn in your work on time.
7. When having academic difficulty seek assistance.
8. Strictly avoiding academic misconduct!
PLAGIARISM
• Plagiarism will automatically result in at least a FAILING GRADE
for the plagiarized assignment or examination, and possibly
the entire course depending on the severity of the case.
Serious cases will be referred to the University’s Disciplinary
Committee.
POSTER PRESENTATION
Slides
1. Clear and attractive.
2. Poster size: A0 (23.39 inches x 33.11 inches)
https://www.posterpresentations.com/html/free_poster_templates.html
3. Must include introduction, issue & problem statement, methodology,
findings, significance of the study, conclusion and references.
4. You are given 10 minutes to present your poster and 5 minutes for Q&A
session.
Presenter
1. All members should study their poster.
2. During the presentation, all members should participate.
WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL
MACROECONOMICS?
• deals with issues in international finance and macroeconomics, and
covers such issues as
i. the markets for currencies,
ii. balance of payments definitions, and
iii. monetary unions.
• For example:
i. Governments measure the value of exports and imports, as well as
the value of financial assets that flow into and out of their
countries.
ii. Exchange rates - measure how much domestic currency can be
exchanged for foreign currency.
FOCUS
• We address questions such as:
I. How does trade affect the economy at the macro level?
II. What is meant by a country’s BOP?
III. How are exchange rate determined?
IV. Why does financial capital flow rapidly and sizably across country
borders?
V. Should several country adopt a common currency?
VI. How do international transactions affect the use of monetary and
fiscal policy to pursue domestic targets?
VII. How do economic developments in a country get transmitted to
other countries?
The End
TO DO LIST
1. Form a group and elect your leader.
2. Fill in the information required in the Google Docs via
smartUMS.
3. Enroll for Tutorial Slot via smartUMS.
4. Respond to the forum in smartUMS.