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Course Description
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Course Name
An Introduction to Economics
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Host University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Area of Study
Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals and basic tools of economic analysis. It will teach you the perspective of the economist:
viewing reality as the result of choices and the trade-offs that these choices reflect (Academic Skills; Knowledge). In terms of Knowledge you will learn the basic theories and models of micro- and macroeconomics. You will also learn the basic analytical tools used in the analysis of economic data (Quantitative Skills). Finally, the course will introduce you to the most important nstitutions of the global economy. The course will also show you how the tools and theories can be applied to real life examples taken from the world economy. (Bridging Theory and Practice).COURSE CONTENT
Topics to be discussed are:
- Consumers, sellers and Incentives;
- Perfect competition, Trade;
- Externalities;
- Labor market/ human capital/unemployment;
- Economics of Information;
- Game theory/ Auctions;
- Economic Growth;
- Business Cycles;
- Credit MarketsTEACHING METHODS
Lectures
TutorialsTYPE OF ASSESSMENT
Written exam (MC) - Individual assessment
Assignment(s)
Course Disclaimer
Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences