Undergraduate Course: Aspects of the European Economy (ECNM10014)
Course Outline
School |
School of Economics |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Economics |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
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
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 Economics courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. This MUST INCLUDE courses in both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
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. |
Assessment Information
1500 word essay (10%)
Two hour degree examination (90%) |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Andrew Scott
Tel: (0131 6)50 2064
Email: Andrew.Scott@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lorna Aitken
Tel: (0131 6)50 8363
Email: L.Aitken@ed.ac.uk |
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