Undergraduate Course: Social Economics (ECNM10067)
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 applies the tools of economics to explore a range of questions related to how the social environment interplays with people¿s choices and economic outcomes. We will explore how social ties form in society (friendships, marriage), how social interactions shape people¿s choices (e.g. conformity, peer effects, favouritism) and eventually shape society (segregation, inequality). We will also present novel economic approaches to study anti-social behaviour (crime, drug abuse) and pro-social behaviour (charitable giving, volunteering). We will conclude with a discussion of how social interactions affect individual well-being. The course will use a combination of micro-economic modelling and empirical applications. |
Course description |
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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 | None |
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 Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Introductory Econometrics. 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 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Two take-home assignments (20% each)
Final exam (60%)
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Two take-home assignments (30% each)
One additional assignment (40% each) |
Feedback |
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | |
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Academic year 2015/16, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Two take-home assignments (20% each)
Final exam (60%)
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Two take-home assignments (30% each)
One additional assignment (40% each) |
Feedback |
Not entered |
No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have: a better appreciation of how tools from economics can be used to explore a range of questions related to how the social environment interplays with people¿s choices and economic outcomes.
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 the 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 |
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Keywords | SocEcon |
Contacts
Course organiser | Prof Michele Belot
Tel: (0131 6)51 5129
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Course secretary | Ms Dawn Hutcheon
Tel: (0131 6)51 5958
Email: |
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