Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis - ECO00039H
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Additional information
prerequisite module: Quantitative Methods or Probability and Statistics
Elective Pre-Requisites
These pre-requisites only apply to students taking this module as an elective.
Quantitative background
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
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The identification of theories applicable to issues of economic policy
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The identification of the form of evidence against which the predictions of such theories can be tested and the results of tests carried out
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The conclusions and recommendations for policy derivable from theory and empirical evidence
Module learning outcomes
On completing the module a student should be able to answer the following questions:
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Why is a particular outcome a policy problem? What is wrong with, say, low levels of social mobility?
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Which economic theories are relevant for an analysis of the defined problem, and in particular what alternative predictions and explanations of outcome do these theories offer?
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What is the most reliable form of evidence against which theories can be tested and which theory does the weight of available evidence support?
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What should and can be done by way of policy?
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
During the seminars, students can hand in work each week - but are required to hand in at least one per lecturer (i.e. twice a semester). These will be example small questions in the same format as the first part of the coursework assessment and will give direct feedback on the final assessment work.
The final week contains a open group feedback session where students can ask questions to the group, or specifically to the lecturer.
Indicative reading
This is a course based on academic papers rather than text books.
An example might be a handbook chapter or a symposia in a journal on a specific issue.