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290002 VO+UE Introduction into economic theory and policy (2007S)

Introduction into economic theory and policy

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie

Continuous assessment of course work

Di 10:00-12:00 Hs 4C d. Inst.; Beginn: 6.3.2007

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Wolfgang Blaas

Classes

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture is a course for non-economists, in particular for students of geography. Due to the type of the course as a combined lecture/exercise the participants have to give lectures themselves on economic issues (see further down) and therefore to gain knowledge in economics by their own and their colleagues' contributions.
Content:
Invisible Hand; Division of Labour; Efficiency; Market in Action; Demand Curve;
Supply Curve; Competition; Labour Market; The State; Social Equity; Social Insurance
Environmental Policy; Economic Policy Goals; System of National Accounts
Economic Equilibrium; Business Cycle Policy; The Central Bank
Monetary and Fiscal Policy; Interest Rate Policy; Inflation
Open Economies; Growth and Welfare; Economic Policy Case Studies

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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