The Politics of Economics and the Economics of Politicians
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON1051 | Economics | 1 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ECON1051
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
How does economics impact on politicians? And how do politicians impact on economics? You will study both contemporary economics and the political leaders who have put key economic theories into practice throughout history. Each topic is structured around a significant politician and a significant aspect of economics.
Target Students
Available to Year 1 Undergraduate students on Economics degree programmes. Not available to Exchange students.
Classes
This module is delivered through a series of lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
- 20% Coursework: Group Tutorial Work
- 80% Exam (1-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The aims of the module are:To understand how economics impacts on politicians, and how politicians impact on economics.To explore some key ideas and concepts of economics.To explore both similarities and differences in solutions to economic problems, as adopted within different economic systems.Learning Outcomes
- A1 Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core areas of economics
- B1 Work with abstract concepts and in a context of generality.
- C3 Be familiar with differing approaches to analysing a given economic problem and the history and development of economic ideas.
- C4 Understand the context in which a problem is to be addressed.
- D2 Communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats.
- D5 Undertake independent study of a problem or subject.
Conveners
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