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

Economics I

Ökonomie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Marco Salvi

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:59

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
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: Alle Unterlagen können benützt werden.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Ökonomie I	Thu 07:45-09:30 (HPH G 3)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Architecture Bachelor
- First Year Basic Courses
  - First Year Examinations (Programme Regulations 2007)
    - Examination Block 3
- Second and Third Year Basic Courses
  - Examination Blocks (Programme Regulations 2004)
    - Examination Block 3 (Students are free to take the exam either in German or in French. They may choose between 851-0710-00L Introduction to Law for Civil Engineering and Architecture or 851-0709-00L Introduction to Civil Law (French))