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701-0757-00L 3 Credits BSC , DS D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-HEST
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Principles of economics

Ökonomie

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

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:47

Abstract

Students understand basic microeconomics and macroeconomics problems and theories. They are able to argue along economic principles and to judge 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

Lecture Notes

available on electronic platform

Literature

Mankiw, N.G.: “Principles of Economics”, third edition, South-Western College/West, Mason 2003. 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
lecture Ökonomie
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG F 7)
2 h weekly

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