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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Economics : Economics

Undergraduate Course: Topics in Economic Analysis 2 (ECNM10051)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Economics CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course is designed to provide a coherent development of some further important topics in economic analysis at a more advanced level than that of standard intermediate courses. It thus extends and deepens the work of Economics 1A, Economics 2 and Topics in Economic Analysis 1, bridging the gap between intermediate and graduate level courses in economics, and providing insight into some recent areas of economic research activity. Throughout there is an emphasis on the application of economic principles. The course has a mathematical content and knowledge of basic calculus is assumed. Topics covered are likely to be drawn from: dynamic models of unemployment and the macro-economy, international macroeconmics and the economics of banking, labour economics.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students also take Topics in Economic Analysis 1 (ECNM10050) AND Essentials of Econometrics (ECNM10052)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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 will have developed their understanding of core principles and models used in economic analysis, and related mathematical techniques, to a level appropriate for an advanced undergraduate specialising in economics. The course emphasises general skills such as: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information Students are expected to attend four tutorial sessions, held fortnightly, starting in week 4.
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Michael Elsby
Tel: (0131 6)50 8369
Email:
Course secretaryMs Eirlys Armstrong
Tel: (0131 6)50 9905
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