ASSIGNMENT – SWISS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
COURSE NAME: Global Macroeconomics and International Finance (GMF55)
| LO | Objective Description |
| LO1 | Analyse the determination of macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, unemployment, and inflation, and evaluate their role in measuring economic performance. |
| LO2 | Explain the dynamics of aggregate demand and aggregate supply in both the short run and long run, and assess how equilibrium output and price levels are influenced. |
| LO3 | Evaluate the design and implementation of fiscal and monetary policies, including their tools, objectives, and impacts on macroeconomic stability. |
| LO4 | Critically examine global macroeconomic linkages, focusing on business cycles, balance of payments, exchange rate mechanisms, and international parity conditions. |
*LO – Learning Objective
| Max.Marks | |
| Question 1 | 30 |
| Question 2 | 25 |
| Question 3 | 15 |
| Question 4 | 15 |
| Other Criteria:
Structure and organization (logical flow, clarity, and formatting) – 5 Marks Relevance and application of Macroeconomics and International Finance concepts– 4 Marks Language, grammar, and professional presentation- 3 Marks Accuracy and consistency of referencing and citations (APA format) – 3 Marks |
15 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
| Deadline for Submission (Date) |
General Instructions
Please Note:
Ensure you cover every question and every part of it in reasonable detail. Make liberal use of examples, competitive examples, and case-studies. Short brief one or two-line answers are not accepted.
Wherever required, you can make suitable assumptions but ensure you justify every recommendation made and answer in your own words rather than merely copy-pasting images or quotations from the internet.
Have a proper structure for every answer, broadly starting with an introduction followed by a detailed description and then a reasonable conclusion.
Make sure you read your Assignment carefully a few times after you complete it to ensure all required points are properly and adequately covered.
SSM supports the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies (e.g. ChatGPT, Grammarly, Quillbot) to aid learning. However:
- AI tools should only be used to assist with structuring, editing, or brainstorming ideas—not to generate full answers.
- Any directly generated content from AI tools must be appropriately reviewed and edited to ensure academic rigour and originality.
For Bibliography
Start a new page at the end of your answer document dedicated to the bibliography.
The format commonly used for bibliographies is the APA (American Psychological Association) style. Here’s a guide on how to write a bibliography in APA format:
For each source, include the following information:
- Books: Author’s last name, initials. (Publication Year). Title of book. Publisher.
- Journal articles: Author’s last name, initials. (Publication Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Volume(Issue), page range. DOI or URL (if available).
- Websites: Author’s last name, initials. (Publication Year). Title of the webpage/document. Site Name. URL.
Please follow the correct Assignment Template.
Questions
Q.1. Refer to the National Bureau of Economic Research’s (NBER) website on U.S. business cycle expansions and contractions (www.nber.org/cycles.html). Use the data provided, along with your knowledge of macroeconomic theory and policy, to answer the following three questions. (Each question carries 10 marks.)
- How have the durations of U.S. business cycle expansions and recessions changed in recent decades? Include specific data examples to identify any notable trends. (500 words)
- What macroeconomic theories and policies help explain the observed trends in business cycles? Briefly discuss fiscal and monetary policy roles using course concepts. (500 words)
- Do longer expansions and shorter recessions indicate economic health? Critically evaluate. Consider broader impacts such as inequality, structural risks, and recovery quality. (500 words)
(Please note: Each question targets a distinct but interconnected aspect of business cycle analysis—factual observation, theoretical explanation, and critical evaluation. Use clear examples, apply relevant macroeconomic concepts from the course, and support your answers with insights from the NBER data. Be concise, analytical, and structured in your responses.)
Q.2. Choose a real government policy introduced to support the economy during a downturn (e.g. jobkeeper, stimulus cheques, tax relief). Do you believe this policy was effective in boosting aggregate demand and stabilising the economy? Critically explain your position using macroeconomic reasoning. (800 to 1000 words)
Q.3. Multinational companies often face risks due to exchange rate fluctuations. Imagine you’re advising a company that imports raw materials and exports finished goods. How would a sudden depreciation of the local currency affect its costs, pricing strategy, and competitiveness in global markets? What steps could the firm take to manage this exchange rate risk? (500 to 700 words)
Q.4. Several GCC governments introduced stimulus measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and oil price shocks. Choose a policy or measure from a GCC country and evaluate its effectiveness. How did it address short-term economic disruptions, and what are the long-term implications for public finance and economic diversification? (500 to 700 words)
(Look at VAT adjustments, utility subsidies, public sector wage support, or Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 spending shifts.)
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