Course Description
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Course Name
Economics/Political Science: Current Spain
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Host University
Universidad de Salamanca
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Location
Salamanca, Spain
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Area of Study
Economics, History, International Economics, Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The recent history of Spain provides a well acknowledged model of political and economical development. From the political point of view, Spain went from dictatorship to democracy under a monarchic system in a very smooth way. From an economical perspective, Spain's economy has grown exponentially and what used to be an underdeveloped country in the fifties turned into a modern economy during the eighties and nineties. This course will analyze the different parameters involved in this process.
1. Introduction to Economics:
a. Economics and Choices
b. Three Dimensions in Economic Analysis: Real, Monetary, Financial
c. Basic Economic Problems
d. Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
e. Markets as Allocation Instruments2. Economy of Spain:
a. A Short Review of Spanish Economic History
b. The Spanish Constitution and the Spanish Economic System
c. Spain and the European Union
d. Spain's Regional Organization3. Economic Issues in Spain (I): Income and Prices:
a. Production Sectors and Income Generation
b. Poverty and Income Distribution
c. Economic Growth
d. Inflation and Money4. Economic Issues in Spain (II): Social and Environmental Issues:
a. Environment
b. Health System5. Economic Issues in Spain (III):
a. External Relations6. Balance of Payments:
a. Development CooperationBibliography:
See References In:
1. http://www.la-moncloa.es/NR/rdonlyres/2E85E75E-E2D9-4148-B1DF-950B06696A6C/74823/Chapter_2.PDF
2. http://www.oecd.org/document/9/0,3343,en_2649_34569_37919177_1_1_1_1,00.html
3. http://www.mineco.es/Portal?cultura=en-GB
4. http://www.la-moncloa.es/IDIOMAS/9/default.htm
5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Spain
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations