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Principles of Economics (5 cr)

Code: 3011527-3004

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

Teachers

  • Markku Rajala

Groups

  • PINBOS21

Objective

After completing this course the student is able
- to interpreteconomic information, news or media
- to explain the fundamental concepts in economics
- to usethe terminology correctly in speech and writing
- to negotiate for financing

Content

- basic concepts and explanatory models of economics
- market structures and the modes of competition
- income and output of nations; macroeconomic data, output determination, fiscal policy, foreign trade
- money and banking, interest rates, aggregate demand and output
- aggregate supply, inflation and unemployment

Materials

Theory book: https://www.core-econ.org/the-economy/?lang=en
Own selected book for the reading circle

Teaching methods

Own paced learning with reading and writing

Exam schedules

-

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

- Learning theory 85h
- Watcing videos 2h
- Reading book 43h

Content scheduling

Basic theories of economy
Videos on economy
Readings on economy

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam on the theory book:
There are two attempts allowed
Attempts need to take place during the spring semester. Last date 10.6.22

Book Review (Reading Circle):
Evaluation => Fail/Pass
Book review needs to be done in order to pass the course

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Exam points below 50% or
Book review is not done

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Exam points between 50% - 69%
Book review done

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Exam points between 70% - 89%
Book review done

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam points between 90% - 100%
Book review done