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Macroeconomics

By DR. VISHAKHA KUTUMBALE   |   School of Economics, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Learners enrolled: 173
Macroeconomics is a very basic Economics subject. It is part of curriculum in Economics, Commerce, Management and Engineering programs. This course is perfect blend with commerce, as both lead to better understanding of Local, National and Global Economy. Many concepts and theories that they learn from commerce perspective, this course will augment to that knowledge. It helps the student to mature and deepen the understanding of macroeconomic phenomenon. This course helps to understand Policy framework and its implications on the economy. This subject aids in understand different school of thoughts in Macroeconomics. It acts as a bridge between the understandings of Macroeconomics at High School level to application of the subject in events across the Globe.


Subject Matter Experts:

1. Prof. Ganesh Kumar Nidugala, IIM Indore.

2. Prof. Ganesh Kawadia, former head, School of Economics, DAVV, Indore.

3. Dr. Vishakha Kutumbale, Senior Lecturer, School of Economics, DAVV, Indore.
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Commerce
Credit Points : 5
Level : Undergraduate
Start Date : 15 Jan 2026
End Date : 30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages : English
NCrF Level   : 4.5
Industry Details : Economics, Finance and Sales

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Course layout

Week

Module No

Title of the Module

1

1

Macroeconomics  and  Macro Variables

 

2

Circular Flow of Income  in a Four-Sector Economy

 

3

Aggregate Demand  Supply Model

 

4

Measurement of National Income

 

5

Social Accounting

2

6

Objectives  and  Instruments of Fiscal Policy

 

7

Objectives and Instruments of Monetary Policy

 

8

IS-LM Curve-  Goods Market Equilibrium & The IS Curve

 

9

The Money Market Equilibrium & The LM Curve

 

10

IS-LM Model & Monetary and Fiscal Policy

3

11

Real Balance & Pigou Effect

 

12

Consumption function & Aggregate Demand

 

13

Theories of consumption- Psychological and Relative Theories

 

14

Theories of Consumption - Life Cycle Hypothesis and Permanent Income Hypothesis

 

15

Multiplier Theory and Simple Investment & Govt. expenditure multiplier

4

16

Tax Multiplier & Foreign Trade Multiplier

 

17

Effects of Multipliers with case studies

 

18

More on Types of Multiplier

 

19

Introduction to Inflation and various definitions of Inflation and Related Concepts

 

20

Types of inflation and their measurement

5

21

Inflation and Interest Rates

 

22

Unemployment

 

23

Phillips curve- Static and Dynamic 

 

24

Sacrifice ratio and role of expectations

 

25

Tax Regime and Laffer Curve

6

26

J. B. Say’s Law of Market

 

27

Classical Theory of Employment

 

28

Keynes Theory of Equilibrium

 

29

Comparison of Classical and Keynesian theory

 

30

Flow of goods & capital in an open economy

7

31

The Classical View

 

32

Introduction to Exchange Rates and concepts

 

33

Theories of Exchange Rate determination

 

34

Balance of Payments and Foreign Exchange Reserves

 

35

Mundel-Flemming Model Part -1

8

36

Mundel-Flemming Model Part-2

 

37

Exchange Rate and Interest rate differentials

 

38

Investment function and types of investment.

 

39

Marginal Efficiency of Capital

 

40

Theories of Investment

9

41

Flexible Accelerator Theory and Koyck Approach

 

42

Investment sub-sectors

 

43

Money & Its functions and Types

 

44

Demand for Money

 

45

Liquidity Preference theory

10

46

Post Keynesian Theories of Demand for Money

 

47

Money multiplier and its components

 

48

Money Supply & Stock of Money Supply

 

49

Reserve Bank of India and its Objectives

 

50

Credit Disbursement Policy and it’s Regulations

11

51

Business Cycles- An Overview

 

52

Theories of Business Cycle

 

53

Hicks and Hawtrey’s theory of Business Cycle

 

54

Subprime Crisis of 2008 in the Context of the American Economy

12

55

Clintonomics

 

56

Reaganomics

 

57

Keynesianism

 

58

Monetarism and Failure of Other Economies

Books and references

1.     Dornbush, R., Fischer, S. & Startz, R. Macroeconomics, New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill, 12th Edition 2018


2.     N. Gregory Mankiw. Macroeconomics, Worth Publishers, 10th edition, 2019.


3.     Richard T. Froyen, Macroeconomics, Pearson Education, 10th edition, 2013.


4.     Errol D ‘Souza, Macroeconomics, Pearson Education, 2008.


5.     Edward Shapiro. Macroeconomic Analysis, Galgotia Publications Pvt Ltd, 5th edition, 2001.


6.     S.K. Mishra, V.K. Puri, Macroeconomics, Himalaya Publication, 2001


7.     Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy, by D. N. Dwivedi, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2005.


8.     Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy- H. L. Ahuja, S. Chand Publisher, 2010.

Instructor bio

DR. VISHAKHA KUTUMBALE

School of Economics, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
DR. VISHAKHA KUTUMBALE (PROFESSOR), B.E. (Industrial Production), M.A. (Economics), PhD, is a Professor of Economics at Devi Ahilya University, Indore. She has a large number of publications under her name, including several research papers and two books. With over 28 years of working experience in the industry and academia, she has been associated with the University for the last 18 years.

Education

PhD Devi Ahilya University
Dissertation: “Financial Liberalization” July 2010

M.A. Devi Ahilya University
Thesis, Major/Minor Project: “Hospital Waste Management” May 2006

B.E. SGSITS, Indore
Industrial & Production Engineering May 1996

Honors and Awards
Coordinator for Vision Viksit Bharat, Collaborative Research Project, sponsored by ICSSR, 2024
Coordinator for UGC-STRIDE Program, sponsored by UGC, 2020.
Coordinator for Research Skill Enhancement Program, sponsored by ICSSR, 2014. Captain of Badminton Team of SGSITS, Indore 1995-96
Winner at Tech-Kriti at IIT Kanpur 1994

Publications and Projects
Potential of BRTS with Special Reference to Indore City 2017
Seed Money Project of DAVV

Books
Financial Liberalization and its Impact on Consumption and Wealth in India, A.K. Publications, New Delhi, ISBN No. 978-93-80164-63-2, 2012
Potential of BRTS - with special reference to Indore City, Ganga publishers & Distributors ISBN No. 978-81-932681-4-8, 2018

Articles
Economics of Horticulture crops in Jammu & Kashmir: A case study of apple fruit, Journal of Global Economy, pp. 3-11, Vol:15, Issue:01, ISSN (Print Version) 0975-3931 ISSN (Online Version) 2278-1277, 2019
Effect of Broad Money on Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis, Journal of Madhya Pradesh Economic Association, pp. 60-69, Vol:28, Issue:01, ISSN 2277-1123, 2019
Production And Productivity of Fruits in Post Reform Period among Major Fruit Producing States of India, Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Economic Association Journal, Volume 14, Pages:584-588, 2018
Distribution Mechanism and Price Spread of Selected Horticulture Crops in South Kashmir, Journal of Marketing Strategy, Vol:06, Issue:01, Impact Factor 4.73 ISSN: (2347-3770), 2018.
Interlinkages between Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Growth and Financial Sector in India, 25 Years of Globalization in India, pp. 59-68, ISBN 987-81-932681-5-5, 2017
For Full Details of Publications visit: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FctgV7oAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

Professional Affiliations
MPEA (Life Member, Editorial Board member), 2008-Present TIES (Life Member), 2019-Present
Editorial Review Board of AJECO (Amity Journal of Economics)

Course certificate

Course Certificate Criteria 

1.       End-Term Examination:

o    Weightage: 70% of the final result

o    Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

2.       Internal Assessment:

o    Weightage: 30% of the final result

o    Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

Calculation of IA Marks:

o    Out of all graded weekly assessments/assignments, the top 50% of assignments shall be considered for the calculation of the final Internal Assessment marks.

All students who obtain 40% marks in the internal assessment and 40% marks in the end-term proctored exam separately will be eligible for the SWAYAM Credit Certificate.

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