Principles of Economics - ECO00023C
Module summary
This module will introduce students to modern economic theory and analysis and show how this theory can be applied to real economic problems.
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2025-26 |
Module aims
To introduce students to modern economic theory and analysis.
To enhance understanding of modern economics by using it extensively to explain how scarce resources are allocated and distributed in practice and especially as a means to underpin policy recommendations.
Module learning outcomes
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This module introduces students to economic theory and shows how theory can be applied to policy problems in the UK and internationally. The emphasis will be on theory that can be supported with applications and examples.
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To enable students to develop written, numerical and graphical work in modern economics
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Understand some of the key concepts used in economic theory
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Assess critically real economic problems
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be provided in line with University policy
Indicative reading
The CORE online textbook.