ECONOMICS(NEW MASTER PROFILE)

Master Day NHH, August 14, 2014

Prof. Kurt R. Brekke (Profile coordinator)

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WHY ECONOMICS PROFILE?

• Economics is key to understanding

the economy and business!

• NHH has a strong tradition in Economics!

• NHH has today a large and very active group

of researchers in Economics!

• Need and potential for a top-quality

ECONOMICS master profile!

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OUR AMBITION

1. Provide a top-quality profile covering the most important

topics in economics.

2. Provide a profile that offers students skills relevant for

private business and public policy.

3. Provide a profile that is competitive internationally (with

SSE, CBS, LSE, etc.)

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CORE COURSES

• Macroeconomics (Thøgersen, Doppelhofer)

- Economic growth, business cycles- Monetary and fiscal policy

• Microeconomics (Kristiansen, Choice Lab)- Consumer behavior and demand- Firm behavior and strategic competition

• Econometrics (Balsvik, Nilsen)

- Regression analysis and identification- Panel data methods using Stata

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Elective Courses (Topics)

• Behavioral economics

• International economics

• Industrial organization

• Labor economics

• Macroeconomics

• Resource economics

• Public economics

• Economic history

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Timing and Structure

• First Year- Core courses

• 3 courses: 22,5 ECTS

- Elective courses• 5 courses within profile:

37,5 ECTS

• Second Year- Elective courses

• 3-4 courses outside profile: 22,5 ECTS

- Exchange

- Master thesis

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

AUD. 13

11:15 or 12:00