ECON2021J European Economy

Academic Year 2023/2024

The module studies the process of economic and political integration of European countries through the lens of economic theory and policy. The module is taught in two parts. Part one studies the process of European integration, including a history of the European Union and its institutions. This part uses microeconomic tools to analyse the impact of integration on economic efficiency. Part two deals with fiscal and monetary issues in the EU. Topics covered include the arguments for and against European monetary integration (including the theory of optimum currency areas), the structure and role of the European Central Bank and the Stability and Growth Pact. We will analyse the cause and consequences of the Global Financial Crisis and the European Sovereign debt crisis, as well as the EU policy measures that followed them.

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Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students should have a thorough understanding of: 1) the main issues behind the process of European integration, 2) how the European Union functions and 3) the most important economic policy issues facing Europe nowadays.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

26
Tutorial

10
Autonomous Student Learning

75
Total

111
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
We will have lectures and homework assignments on topics presented in class. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses.


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Final Exam that includes multiple choice questions, essay-type questions, and problems to solve. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Continuous Assessment: Midterm 1 - multiple choice questions Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

25
Continuous Assessment: Midterm 2 - multiple choice questions Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

25

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Solutions to midterm and homework assignments will be discussed in class.

Name Role
Olivia Finan Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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