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Principles of Economics
Ökonomie
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Abstract
This course covers the bases for understanding micro- and macroeconomic issues and theories. Participants are given the tools to argue in economic and political terms and to evaluate the corresponding measures. Group and individual exercises deepen the knowledge gained.
Objective
Students are able to - describe fundamental micro- and macroeconomic issues and theories. - apply suitable economic arguments to a given theme. - evaluate economic measures.
Content
Supply and demand behaviour of firm and households; market equilibrium and taxation; national income and indicators; inflation ; unemployment; growth; macroeconomics policies
Resources
Lecture Notes
available on electronic platform
Literature
Mankiw, N.G.: “Principles of Economics”, fourth edition, South-Western College/West, Mason 2006. German translation: Mankiw, N.G. : Grundzüge der Volkswirtschaftslehre, 3rd. edition, Stuttgart 2004.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- "Open-Book" - Dies bedeutet, dass alle Materialien aus der Vorlesung im Rahmen dieser Prüfung verwendet werden dürfen.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Ökonomie
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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