Undergraduate Course: Aspects of the European Economy (ECNM10014)
Course Outline
| School | School of Economics |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Economics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This half-course examines the economic aspects of European integration. Following an introductory lecture setting out the institutional structure of the European Union, the course examines the economic theories of international integration - which draw heavily on the orthodox theory of international trade - and the evolution of the EU as a common market. Following this, we examine the main economic policies of the European Union - budgetary, regional, industrial, trade - before moving onto the EU macroeconomic dimension which involves an analysis of monetary union and the associated fiscal policy issues. We conclude with an economic review of EU enlargement. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | 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 both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| 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 of sources; quantitative and numerical skills; written presentation skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time. |
Assessment Information
1500 word essay (10%)
Two hour degree examination (90%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Andrew Scott
Tel: (0131 6)50 2064
Email: Andrew.Scott@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Lorna Aitken
Tel: (0131 6)50 8363
Email: L.Aitken@ed.ac.uk |
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