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Master in Economics

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“My interviews at the Fed showed me that the program here is really respected by every economist…I know that when I eventually pursue a PhD it will be a big benefit.”

James Marrone '09

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US Federal Reserve

Courses 2011-12

In September, Economics students are required to take the Mathematics and Statistics review course. Another review course, Computer Tools is highly recommended.

Review Course in Maths and Statistics

Syllabus

Computer Tools Course

Syllabus

Schedule (both courses)

To get an idea of how to choose your courses for the year please see this orientation document from the Master Director.

Please note that the following course list may vary slightly from year to year. Also, in addition to this list, other Barcelona GSE courses may also be offered on demand.

Fall Term

Course Title
ECTSProfessor(s)
Mandatory

Economic Theory

9

Jose Apesteguia

Juan-José Ganuza

Stephen Hansen

Statistics and Econometrics
9

José García-Montalvo

Vasco Carvalho

Elective
* Mathematics for Economics and Finance 6

Gabor Lugosi

Winter Term

Course Title
ECTSProfessor(s)
Elective (Choose 3)
Econometric Methods I
6

Albrecht Glitz

Stephan Litschig

International Economics
6

Fernando Broner

Jaume Ventura

Macroeconomics

6

Fabio Canova

Thijs van Rens

Public Economics
6
Gabrielle Fack
Urban Economics
6
Giacomo Ponzetto
Behavioral Decision Making (Management)
6
Robin Hogarth

Advanced Macroeconomics I

6

Gino Gancia

Régis Barnichon

Advanced Microeconomics I

6

Fabrizio Germano

* Topics in Applied Economics II

6
Barbara Rossi

* Topics in Development I

6
Alessandro Tarozzi

* Topics in Macroeconomics II

6

Jaume Ventura

Régis Barnichon

Spring Term

Course Title
ECTSProfessor(s)
Mandatory
 Master Project
6
Tutor
Electives (Choose 3)

Econometric Methods II

6

Kristoffer Nimark

Advanced Economic Growth and Development

6

Luigi Pascali

Xavier Sala-i-Martín

Experimental Economics
6
Rosemarie Nagel

Labor Economics

6

Libertad González

Núria Rodríguez-Planas

Political Economy
6

Nicola Gennaioli

Giacomo Ponzetto

Advanced Macroeconomics II

6

Jordi Galí

Thijs van Rens

Advanced Microeconomics II

6

Massimo Motta

Joan de Martí

Topics in Macroeconomics III 6

Vasco Carvalho

Kristoffer Nimark

* Topics in Finance I 6

Andrea Caggese

Ander Pérez Orive

* Topics in International Economics II / * Topics in Finance II 6
Alberto Martín
* Topics in International Trade
no credit
Gene Grossman
Total ECTS credits
60 

* Requires authorization of Program Director Antonio Ciccone

"Advanced" courses - enrollment will be recommended by Program Director Antonio Ciccone

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