LEARNING OUTCOMES
After this course, the student will have a basic understanding of aggregate economic phenomena including economic growth, business cycles, employment, savings, investment, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy and national accounts
Credits: 6
Schedule: 01.11.2021 - 16.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mitri Kitti, Amin Mohazab Rahimzadeh
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Determinants of economic growth. Cyclical economic phenomena and economic policy responses. System of national accounting and external balance.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Examination, exercises and class contribution.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
In total 160h, consisting of lectures and exercises and independent work.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Core project: The Economy
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
10 Reduced Inequality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
The number of students admitted to the course is restricted to 65. Priority is given to 1) students in BSc programme in Economics, (2) students in BSc programme in Science and Technology and students in BSc programme in Design.
Teaching Period:2020-2021 Autumn II
2021-2022 Autumn II
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ECON-A2200
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.