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Principles of economics

Ökonomie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Renate Schubert
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:26

Abstract

Students understand basic microeconomics and macroeconomics problems and theories. They judge policy recommendations.

Objective

Students should be enabled to understand basic microeconomics and macroeconomics problems and theories. They should be able to judge policy recommendations.

Content

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

Resources

Lecture Notes

available on electronic platform

Literature

Mankiw, N.G.: “Principles of Economics”, third edition, South-Western College/West, Mason 2003. Deutsche Übersetzung: Mankiw, N.G. : Grundzüge der Volkswirtschaftslehre, 3. Aufl., Kempten 2004.

General Information

Language
German
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
lecture Ökonomie
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG F 7)
2 h weekly

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