Master 2025/2026

Theory and Practice of Macroeconomic Policy

Type: Elective course (Economics and Economic Policy)

Delivered by: Department of Theoretical Economics

When: 2 year, 1, 2 module

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Instructors: Olga Kuznetsova

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Corse “Theory and Practice of Macroeconomic Policy” consists of three parts. The first part is devoted to the discussion of the main problems of macroeconomic theory. The second part of the course studies the evolution and the current state of macroeconomic policy. The last part of the course deals with the policy achievements and mistakes. The main emphasis will be made on the current tendencies in macroeconomic policy throughout the world, especially on communication policies in different countries. The Russian macroeconomic policy will be widely discussed.