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Undergraduate Course: Economics of Transition (ECNM10036)

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 Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description The course is concerned with the theoretical, empirical and institutional comparison of different economic systems and with the processes by which economic systems change over time. Particular emphasis will be placed on the current economic transition in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, with some reference to China. Topics include: Soviet and Hungarian planning; comparative economic performance; sectoral reallocation; price liberalisation; soft budget constraints; government failure and economic performance; privatization; the political economy of transition; macroeconomic stabilization; foreign trade and investment.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Pre-requisite: Economic Honours entry.
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
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower 2.05
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:0016 sides
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have an:
insight into and understanding of key issues in the comparison of economic systems and the economics of transition;
and have developed the ability to apply core economic theories in the context of transition economies and alternative economic systems.
By building on and applying the core economic analysis covered in required courses in years 1 through 3 of the programme, the course enhances understanding of these core areas of economic analysis.
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 sources; quantitative and numerical skills; written presentation skills; interpersonal and group skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.
Assessment Information
Teamwork presentation (10%)
One 2,000 word essay (20%)
Degree Exam (2 hours) (70%)


Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Teamwork 10%
Three 2,000 word essays @ 30% each
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser Mr Donald George
Tel: (0131 6)50 3849
Email: D.George@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Dawn Mcmanus
Tel: (0131 6)50 8361
Email: Dawn.McManus@ed.ac.uk
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