Undergraduate Course: The Scottish Economy (ECNM10010)
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 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 |
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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
| 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. |
Assessment Information
An essay (25%)
A two hour degree examination (75%)
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Two x 1500 word essays (75%)
One project (25%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Donald Rutherford
Tel: (0131 6)50 8357
Email: D.Rutherford@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lorna Aitken
Tel: (0131 6)50 8363
Email: L.Aitken@ed.ac.uk |
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