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: 25.10.2022 - 05.12.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kristiina Huttunen
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
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 course is primarily intended for students in the Bachelor's programme in Economics. This course is only for students who have completed Principles of Economics II (ECON-A2200).
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
2023-2024 Autumn IIEnrollment :
A maximum of 65 students can be accepted to the course. 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
3.) Other Aalto students.