Economics II
| Module title | Economics II |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEE1037 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Martha Omolo (Convenor) Miss Ipek Mumcu (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 300 |
|---|
Module description
This module continues to provide the introduction to economics for undergraduates started in the module Economics I. It introduces the characteristics of economies using historical and cross-country comparisons across the major dimensions of economic performance (growth, inequality, stability).
By taking the main economic actors and showing how they make decisions, the course covers behaviour in goods, labour and credit markets, highlighting the role of the rules of the game (institutions), and showing the sources of market successes and market failures. Behaviour of households and firms is analysed in the economy as a whole, along with that of fiscal and monetary policy makers.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to provide students with a basic understanding of economics, and to apply this way of thinking to real world problems. It aims to help students understand the world around them, become more astute participants in the Economy and Society and help them understand Economic Policy so that they can better judge the decisions affecting the allocation of their society’s resources.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. demonstrate comprehensive and detailed knowledge and understanding of main topics in introductory economic theory;
- 2. explain any basic problem in economics using diagrams and to some extent using Maths.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. critically analyse and evaluate a piece of economic research;
- 4. explain and demonstrate an appreciation for the types of issues that economics can help address in our world;
- 5. develop the ability to collect informational resources including data and evaluate these resources to address economic challenges.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. develop independent study skills;
- 7. identify the essential elements of a problem and organise a way to think about it systematically
- 8. Apply collaborative and teamwork skills to solve a group task
Syllabus plan
- Economic fluctuations and unemployment
- Unemployment and fiscal policy
- Inflation, unemployment and monetary policy
- Technological progress, employment and living standards in the long run
- Two capstones from any of the following topics: Economics of the environment, Economics of inequality, Race, Ethnicity and the Economy, and The nation and the world economy.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 119 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 22 | Lectures cover all ILOs |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 9 | Tutorials or classes that solve practical exercises and include more in depth discussion |
| Guided independent study | 50 | Preparation for Lectures and revision |
| Guided independent study | 20 | Assignment preparation |
| Guided independent Study | 49 | Exam preparation and revisions |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial Questions | In class | 1-8 | In-class feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 80 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework (Group work) | 20 | Output of up to 1000 words | 1-8 | Final grade and online feedback on ELE |
| Final Exam | 80 | 2 hours | 1-7 | Final grade, feedback and indicative solutions posted on ELE |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group coursework (20%) | Individual assessment (output of up to 1000 words) (20%) | 1-8 | August/September Reassessment Period |
| Final exam (80%) | Final exam (80%) 2 hours | 1-7 | August/September reassessment Period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferred assessment is similar to the original form of assessment, except for the group assessment. Referred assignment is based on either the component or components of the original form of assessment referred.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
The CORE Team (2023). The Economy: Economics for a Changing World. Oxford University Press: UK. Available at: http://www.core-econ.org/
Doing Economics, available (for free) at: https://www.core-econ.org/doing-economics/index.html
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | BEE1036 |
| Module co-requisites | Cannot be taken with BEE1029 or BEE1034 |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 11/03/2019 |
| Last revision date | 08/04/2024 |
