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Academic Year/course: 2017/18

417 - Degree in Economics

27400 - Principles of economics


Syllabus Information

Academic Year:
2017/18
Subject:
27400 - Principles of economics
Faculty / School:
109 - Facultad de Economía y Empresa
Degree:
417 - Degree in Economics
ECTS:
6.0
Year:
1
Semester:
First semester
Subject Type:
Basic Education
Module:
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5.1. Methodological overview

The methodology of the course combines theoretical and participatory approaches. A variety of methodologies will be used, including lecture/presentation, discussions, demonstrations, practical sessions (hands-on practice), and small and large group exercises. Material learning will be available on the e-learning platform in Mooddle.

5.2. Learning tasks

Theoretical sessions: 1,2 credits

Methodology: participation in sessions.

Specific competences: E1, E4, E5, E7, E8.

General competences: G1, G3, G8, G9

Practical sessions: 1,2 credits

Methodology: resolution of problems and study of cases.

Specific competences: E1, E4, E5, E7, E8.

General competences: G1, G3, G5, G8, G9, G15

Office hours and seminars: 0,6 credits

Methodology: office hours

Specific competences: E1, E4, E5, E7, E8.

General competences: G1, G3, G5, G9

Personal working: 3 credits

Methodology: exercises, ITC use, study, oral presentation and preparation of exams

Specific competences: E1, E4, E5, E7, E8.

General competences: G1, G3, G5, G9, G15

5.3. Syllabus

UNIT 1: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS. INTRODUCTION

UNIT 2. THE MARKET. DEMAND AND SUPPLY

UNIT 3. THE FIRM IN THE COMPETITIVE MARKET

UNIT 4. MARKET FAILURE

UNIT 5. MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES: THE OBJECTIVES OF MACROECONOMICS

UNIT 6. GOODS MARKETS, PUBLIC SECTOR AND EXTERNAL SECTOR

UNIT 7. THE MONEY AND MONETARY POLICY

5.4. Course planning and calendar

The course duration is one semester, divided into 15 weeks of 4 hours each, which completes a 60 hours of teaching. The schedule of the course will be set in the first day.

5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources

In biblioteca.unizar.es