The Scottish Economy (EC0028)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-SCOTECO

This course provides an overview of the principal aspects of the Scottish economy and provides an opportunity to undertake a research project. The implementation of devolution enhances the importance of an understanding of the Scottish economy, while Edinburgh's status as the capital city of Scotland and the proximity of the Scottish Parliament add immediacy and relevance. From a broader perspective, the Scottish economy provides a valuable case study, which illustrates important and more general aspects of regional economics and the structure of government. Topics covered include: images of the Scottish economy; the sectors of the Scottish economy; the management of the Scottish economy; financing local government; regional problems and policies; demographic changes; Scottish labour market; Scottish banking and finance; North Sea oil and the Scottish economy.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Hons Entry

? Costs : None

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

The Scottish Economy (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	16:10	18:00	Room G.03, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	18:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students should have developed their general skills of critical analysis and assessment; obtaining and processing information from a variety of sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and groups skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.