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Principles of Economics - ECO00023C

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  • Department: Economics and Related Studies
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: C
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
    • See module specification for other years: 2024-25

Module summary

This module will introduce students to modern economic theory and analysis and show how this theory can be applied to real economic problems.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 1 2023-24

Module aims

To introduce students to modern economic theory and analysis.

To enhance understanding of modern economics by using it extensively to explain how scarce resources are allocated and distributed in practice and especially as a means to underpin policy recommendations.

Module learning outcomes

  • This module introduces students to economic theory and shows how theory can be applied to policy problems in the UK and internationally. The emphasis will be on theory that can be supported with applications and examples.

  • To enable students to develop written, numerical and graphical work in modern economics

  • Understand some of the key concepts used in economic theory

  • Assess critically real economic problems

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) 100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) 100

Module feedback

Feedback will be provided in line with University policy

Indicative reading

The CORE online textbook.


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