Undergraduate Course: The Scottish Economy (ECNM10010)

Course Outline
School	School of Economics	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate)	Availability	Available to all students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	This course provides an overview of the principal aspects of the Scottish economy and provides an opportunity to undertake a research project. The implementation of devolution enhances the importance of an understanding of the Scottish economy, while Edinburgh's status as the capital city of Scotland and the proximity of the Scottish Parliament add immediacy and relevance. From a broader perspective, the Scottish economy provides a valuable case study, which illustrates important and more general aspects of regional economics and the structure of government. Topics covered include: images of the Scottish economy; the sectors of the Scottish economy; the management of the Scottish economy; financing local government; regional problems and policies; demographic changes; Scottish labour market; Scottish banking and finance; North Sea oil and the Scottish economy.
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Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites	Visiting students should usually have at least 3 Economics courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. This MUST INCLUDE courses in both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. We will only consider University/College level courses.

Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course students should have developed their general skills of critical analysis and assessment; obtaining and processing information from a variety of sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and groups skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.