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051-0823-00L 2 Credits BSC , DS D-ARCH

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Economics I

Ökonomie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Simon Wieser

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:45

Abstract

Introduction to the analysis of markets and macroeconomic structures.

Objective

Understanding of basic economic concepts and models, and ability to apply these concepts and models to real world situations.

Content

Opportunity costs, exchange, market, supply, demand, elasticity, production, competitive markets, market failures (monopolies, externalities, public goods), national accounts, money, inflation, business cycles, economic policy

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course material in e-learning environmentwww.vwl.ethz.ch/architektur

Literature

Mankiw, Gregory N., (2003), Principles of Economics, 3d ed., Thomson Learning

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , DS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Ökonomie I	Fri 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 1)	2 h weekly