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On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Have an understanding of the basic tools of economic analysis; 2. To be able to apply those tools to practical situations; and 3. Understand the contribution economics can make to the discussion on a wide range of real-world issues.
Indicative Module Content:Topics include:
Demand and supply
Own-price elasticity of demand
Inequality
Gov’t and the economy
Trade
Labour market
Welfare (GDP, etc.)
Aggregate demand
(Central) Banks
Financial crisis
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Online Learning | 23 |
Total | 137 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: The module will be assessed by a series of online tests | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Any student who wishes to receive individual feedback his/her performance can meet the lecturer on a confidential basis during office hours