Economic Policy Analysis I
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON3027 | Economics | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ECON3027
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module will introduce students to economic policy analysis.
The first part of the module will cover the main features and distortions of research and innovation (R&I) patents law and R&I policies in practice the modelling of R&I and R&I policies and the associated measurement issues.
The second part covers post-crisis monetary policy controlling money markets with excess reserves spillovers of QE effects of QE on asset and credit markets low real equilibrium interest rates uncertainty in monetary policy.
Target Students
Available for final year Undergraduate students on Economics degree programmes (including final year Undergraduate students on the BA Jt Hons Politics and Economics and BSc Jt Hons Mathematics and Economics degrees). Not available for Exchange students.
Classes
This module is delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
- 100% Exam (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To introduce students to selected applied topics in public policy.To apply theoretical and empirical tools to policy analysis.Be able to use economic theory and data analysis to make policy recommendations.The module aims to enable the participants to develop skill in reflection of understanding of material through tutorial questions.Learning Outcomes
On completing this module students should be able to:
A2 Apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics.
A6 Extensive knowledge and skills in specific specialisms in economics.
B1 Work with abstract concepts and in a context of generality.
C1 Discuss and analyse government policy.
C4 Understand the context in which a problem is to be addressed.
D2 Communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats.