Postgraduate Course: Topics in Economic Analysis for Postgraduates A (ECNM11058)
Course Outline
School | School of Economics |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
Home subject area | Economics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | 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 the work of Macroeconomics A, Microeconomics A, and Econometrics B 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: dynamic models of unemployment and the macro-economy, international macroeconomics and the economics of banking, labour economics. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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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. |
Assessment Information
2 hour degree examination in April/May |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Prof Michael Elsby
Tel: (0131 6)50 8369
Email: Mike.Elsby@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Marie Craft
Tel: (0131 6)51 1764
Email: marie.craft@ed.ac.uk |
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