Contemporary Economic Issues & Analysis - ECO00039H
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
Additional information
prerequisite module: Quantitative Methods or Probability and Statistics
Elective Pre-Requisites
These pre-requisites only apply to students taking this module as an elective.
Quantitative background
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2026-27 |
Module aims
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To use economic theory in order to discuss matters of contemporary economic issues
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To present and discuss empirical economic evidence that tests these theories
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To use these theoretical and empirical insights to guide current economic policies
Module learning outcomes
On completing the module a student should be able to answer the following questions:
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Why is a particular outcome a policy problem? What is wrong with, say, low levels of social mobility?
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Which economic theories are relevant for an analysis of the defined problem, and in particular what alternative predictions and explanations of outcome do these theories offer?
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Which forms of evidence are reliable, and which forms of exercises should not be relied on when designing policies?
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What should and can be done by way of policy?
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100.0 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be given in line with university policy.
Indicative reading
This is a course based on academic papers rather than text books.
An example might be a handbook chapter or a symposia in a journal on a specific issue.