Principles of Economics
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The undergraduate course Principles of Economics introduces key economic principles and concepts. The following topics will be addressed in lectures and tutorials: supply and demand analysis, monopoly, game theory, oligopoly, measuring macroeconomic activity, a simple model of the economy in the long-run, an introduction to international economics.Doelstellingen van dit vak
•Learn to think like an economist. •Introduction to fundamental economic principles, concepts, and models. •In four special discussion sessions, we will talk about topics such as income distribution, behavioral economics, the question of whether Economics is a science or not, etc.Voorwaarden
Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts such as solving equations, reading and working with graphs, manipulating inequalities, and elementary calculus.Aanbevolen literatuur
•Mankiw, N. G., and Taylor, M.P. (2011), Economics, 2nd edition, South-Western Cengage Learning.Instructional format
Tutorial group meetings and lectures.
Examination
A written final exam, a paper and weekly multiple choice quizzes administered through EleUM.
This course is a prerequisite for the following course(s): •SSC2038 International Macroeconomics •SSC2043 Development Economics •SSC2048 Intermediate Microeconomics •SSC2055 Entrepreneurship •SSC3033 Economic Psychology •SSC3053 Corporate Finance: Behavioural Foundations
SSC1027
Periode 2
28 okt 2024
20 dec 2024
Periode 5
31 mrt 2025
23 mei 2025
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Onderwijsmethode:
Lecture(s), PBL