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On successful completion of this module, students should be able to understand the main problems facing governments and central banks in managing the economy and will be prepared for the more advanced analysis presented in subsequent modules.
Indicative Module Content:Topics covered include:
Economic growth and living standards
Productivity
Recessions and expansions
Unemployment
Inflation
Economic interdependence among nations
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 116 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Final Exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 45 |
Continuous Assessment: Peer reviewed essays | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ Mid-term | Week 7 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 35 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Any student who wishes feedback on his/her performance is welcome to meet me on a confidential basis during office hours.
Name | Role |
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Dr Lucy Liu | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Beatriz Salvan Gietner Behr | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Thurs 15:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Tues 15:00 - 15:50 |
External & School Exams | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 7 | Tues 18:00 - 19:50 |