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Advanced Topics in Empirical Macroeconomics
ECON 2416

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Description

The course will explore topics in applied macroeconomics, with emphasis on the intersection of empirical analysis and theory.  Topics may include monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial frictions, and labor markets. The course will present a variety of empirical methods, such as the narrative approach, VAR analysis, and the use of cross-sectional data in macroeconomics.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Economics
Course Component Lecture
Subject Economics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 14, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students