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701-0757-AAL 3 Credits MSC D-USYS
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Principles of Economics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Renate Schubert
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Abstract

This course conveys the fundamental principles of micro- and macroeconomic problems and theories. The students are empowered to build convincing arguments in the area of political economy and to judge the respective policy measures.

Objective

Students should be enabled to understand basic microeconomics and macroeconomics problems and theories. They should be able to argue along economic principles and to judge policy measures.

Content

Supply and demand behaviour of firm and households; market equilibrium and taxation; national income and indicators; inflation ; unemployment; growth; macroeconomics policies

Resources

Literature

Mankiw, N.G.: "Principles of Economics", forth edition, South-Western College/West, Mason 2006.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Principles of Economics
Self-study course. No presence required. Please contact Prof. Renate Schubert for further information.
No time listed 90 h semesterly

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