Undergraduate Course: Economics of Transition (ECNM10036)
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 is concerned with the theoretical, empirical and institutional comparison of different economic systems and with the processes by which economic systems change over time. Particular emphasis will be placed on the economic transition of the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and China. Topics include: economic planning; comparative economic performance; sectoral reallocation; price liberalisation; soft budget constraints; government failure; privatization; the political economy of transition; macroeconomic stabilization; foreign trade and investment. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Economics 2 (ECNM08006)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Pre-requisite: Economic Honours entry. |
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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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 16,
Summative Assessment Hours 4,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
90 %,
Coursework
10 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Teamwork presentation (10%)
Multiple choice examination (20%)
Degree Exam (2 hours) (70%) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have an:
insight into and understanding of key issues in the comparison of economic systems and the economics of transition;
and have developed the ability to apply core economic theories in the context of transition economies and alternative economic systems.
By building on and applying the core economic analysis covered in required courses in years 1 through 3 of the programme, the course enhances understanding of these core areas of economic analysis.
General skills developed include: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving skills; obtaining and processing information from a variety sources; quantitative and numerical skills; written presentation skills; interpersonal and group skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | EofTrans |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Donald George
Tel: (0131 6)50 3849
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Dawn Hutcheon
Tel: (0131 6)51 5958
Email: |
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