Topics in Economic Analysis 2 (U03138)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-TEA2

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 and deepens the work of Economics 1A, Economics 2 and Topics in Economic Analysis 1, bridging the gap between intermediate and graduate level courses in economics, and 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: international macroeconomics; the economics of banking; labour economics; political economy; New-Keynesian economics.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Economics Honours Entry or equivalent

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	11:10	12:00	Room S37, 7 George Square	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	11:10	12:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Students are expected to attend four tutorial sessions, held fortnightly, starting in week 3 or 4.

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.