Postgraduate Course: Topics in Economic Analysis for Postgraduates B (ECNM11057)
Course Outline
| School | School of Economics |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Economics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This 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 the work of Macroeconomics A, Microeconomics A, and Econometrics B 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 macroeconomics and the economics of banking, labour economics. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended 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. |
Assessment Information
1 hour multiple choice exam in Week 10 (20%)
2 hour degree examination in April/May (50%)
1,500 word essay (30%)
(Written Exam 70%, Course work 30%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Michael Elsby
Tel: (0131 6)50 8369
Email: Mike.Elsby@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Marie Craft
Tel: (0131 6)51 1764
Email: marie.craft@ed.ac.uk |
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