Introduction to Economics

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Introduction to Economics
Leerdoelen	E3d: knowledge and understanding of the theories and models of international economics; E5: knowledge and understanding of methods of historical, legal, social and/or economic research; E9: the ablility to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to critically and systematically evaluate a wide array of beliefs, ideas and data, and to identify and analyse complex issues
Omschrijving	This module is designed to provide a thorough general introduction to economics to serve as a basis for the International Economics module. Subjects include (microeconomics): behaviour of consumers and producers (demand and supply), price elasticity, market forms (perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly), the labour and capital markets and welfare theory; (macroeconomics): macro-economic policy, aggregate demand and aggregate supply, inflation, money and the money market, Keynesian and Monetarist views, economic growth. Course material will be studied in greater depth in the seminars/tutorials, through practical exercises and assignments.
Uren per week	6
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege, werkcollege (per week 2x2 hours lecture and 2 hours seminar.)
Toetsvorm	schriftelijk tentamen (The seminars are obligatory for students with insufficient knowledge of economics and mathematics to start with (to be decided by the coordinator), for other students they are optional (on the condition that they withdraw their exemption of these seminars). Satisfactory attending the seminars (including assignments) are a prerequisite for doing the final exam. Enrollment seminars: instructions will follow by e-mail.)
Vaksoort	propedeuse
Coördinator	dr. R.F.J. Paping
Docent(en)	Dr. S. Choi ,dr. R.F.J. Paping , student-assistent
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs a supplementary reader (15 p.). This new version will become available on the Student Portal, end of January NB: the book can be replaced by a more recent edition Economics, tenth European edition 2017: Pearson Parts of M. Parkin, M. Powell and K. Matthews 978-1-292-14782-6 €  66,99
Entreevoorwaarden	Admittance to the bachelor IRIO.
Opmerkingen	Attendance to the seminars is highly recommended. Only IRIO-students are allowed to participate in this course. Students who start the IRIO-programme in 2021-2022 will be registered automatically. Repeat students must register in Progress. Registration for a seminar group via the Student Portal.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Course units for exchange students 1 semester II a keuze Ba Internationale Betr. en Intern. Organisatie  ( Major) 1 semester II a verplicht