Issues in Global Economics (VS1) (U04197)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : SBE-2-AE-VS1

The course is intended to illustrate the usefulness of economic principles in a varied range of applied contexts. The contexts covered may vary from year to year. A typical year might include 3 contexts drawn from: the global economy; the distribution of income and well-being; the economics of climate change; the economics of financial markets and institutions; new political economy. The course relies primarily on words, diagrams and numerical illustrations/data. The use of formal mathematics is limited and basic. Reading material for the course will be drawn from a variety of sources. An understanding of basic economic principles at the level of: Sloman 'Essentials of Economics’ is presumed.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U04193

? Pre-requisites : Economics 1A (U01141), Economic Principles and Applications (U01135) or Economic Principles (U01140).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (School of Business and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
23/09/2008	16:00	17:00	Room S.1, 7 George Square	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	16:10	17:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials to be arranged in addition

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course the student will have an insight into a variety of contemporary economic issues through applications of basic economic principles. General skills developed include: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving skills; basic numeracy and quantitative skills; obtaining and processing information from a variety sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and group skills; computer and IT skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time; coping with stress.