Economics

Contemporary Economic Issues

Module code: L1051
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Online interactive, Practical
Assessment modes: Coursework

This module complements Introduction to Economics by providing a series of lectures on current economic issues, which illustrate how basic economic principles may be applied to real problems. (If you're not taking Introduction to Economics, you may still take this module but should have some background knowledge of economics, e.g. A-level).

You are required to write two essays based on the lecture topics, to be marked by and discussed with your personal tutor, who will thereby monitor early progress at the university.

Module learning outcomes

• Have demonstrated knowledge of the core principles of economics
• Be able to use the power of abstraction to focus upon the essential features of an economic problem and to provide a framework for the evaluation of the effects of policy or other exogenous events.
• Have demonstrated an understanding of appropriate concepts in economics that may be of wider use in a decision-making context (e.g. opportunity cost)
• Have learnt to communicate economic ideas, concepts and information using means of communication appropriate to the audience and the problem at issue.