Syllabus

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: 21.10.2024 - 04.12.2024

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

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Core project: The Economy

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
  2025-2026 Autumn II

  Registration:

  This course is offered to Bachelor's programme in Economics students only. A maximum of 65 students can be accepted to the course.

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