Aspects of the European Economy (EC0032)

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

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

? Pre-requisites : Hons Entry

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

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

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

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.