EconomicsLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: A100CF98
Credits
3 op
Objective
By the end of the course, students will be able to describe the principles of modern market economy. Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and can apply models of consumer, firm, markets and economy in simple situations. In addition, students can analyze the role and consequences of monetary and fiscal policy.
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 30.12.2024
Timing
06.01.2025 - 24.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to describe the principles of modern market economy. Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and can apply models of consumer, firm, markets and economy in simple situations. In addition, students can analyze the role and consequences of monetary and fiscal policy.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Introductory lecture 2h, tutorials 8h, independent preparation for the exam (course book and video lectures) 66h and Moodle exams 4 h. Total workload for student 80h.
Learning material and recommended literature
Pohjola Matti: Taloustieteen Oppikirja, 14th ed.
Contents
Principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Demand, supply and market equilibrium, production and markets for the factors of production, economics of the public sector. Economic growth, unemployment, inflation, economic fluctuations, stabilization policy.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Teachers: Tiia-Lotta Pekkanen
Link to the course brochure: https://sis-lut.funidata.fi/student/courseunit/otm-e821a10a-5ca2-4cfe-9463-686b07a0b7fd/brochure
Assessment criteria
Grade 0-5, evaluation 0-100 points, Moodle exam 100%
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 24.02.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Seats
0 - 5000
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to describe the principles of modern market economy. Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and can apply models of consumer, firm, markets and economy in simple situations. In addition, students can analyze the role and consequences of monetary and fiscal policy.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Independent preparation for the exam (course book and video lectures) 77 h and Moodle exam exams 4 h. Total workload for student 81 h.
Learning material and recommended literature
Pohjola Matti: Taloustieteen Oppikirja, 14th ed.
Contents
Principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Demand, supply and market equilibrium, production and markets for the factors of production, economics of the public sector. Economic growth, unemployment, inflation, economic fluctuations, stabilization policy.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Teachers: Tiia-Lotta Pekkanen, Jorma Sappinen
Link to the course brochure: https://sis-lut.funidata.fi/student/courseunit/otm-dbb6427d-1e0d-45e0-8b01-e9f49637270c/brochure
Assessment criteria
Grade 0-5, evaluation 0-100 points, Moodle exam 100%
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 13.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 04.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Seats
0 - 5000
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to describe the principles of modern market economy. Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and can apply models of consumer, firm, markets and economy in simple situations. In addition, students can analyze the role and consequences of monetary and fiscal policy.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Independent preparation for the exam (course book and video lectures) 77 h and Moodle exam exams 4 h. Total workload for student 81 h.
Learning material and recommended literature
Pohjola Matti: Taloustieteen Oppikirja, 14th ed.
Contents
Principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Demand, supply and market equilibrium, production and markets for the factors of production, economics of the public sector. Economic growth, unemployment, inflation, economic fluctuations, stabilization policy.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Teachers: Tiia-Lotta Pekkanen, Jorma Sappinen
Link to the course brochure: https://sis-lut.funidata.fi/student/courseunit/otm-add1ade1-19f9-4133-aad0-7297d4d24049/brochure
Assessment criteria
Grade 0-5, evaluation 0-100 points, Moodle exam 100%
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 07.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 26.02.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Seats
0 - 5000
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to describe the principles of modern market economy. Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and can apply models of consumer, firm, markets and economy in simple situations. In addition, students can analyze the role and consequences of monetary and fiscal policy.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Tutorials/lectures 8 h (4 x 2h), preparation for the exam (course book and video lectures) and Moodle exam 72 h, 3rd period. Total workload for student 80 h.
Learning material and recommended literature
Pohjola Matti: Taloustieteen Oppikirja, 14. uudistettu painos (myös vanhemmat painokset ok)
Contents
Principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Demand, supply and market equilibrium, production and markets for the factors of production, economics of the public sector. Economic growth, unemployment, inflation, economic fluctuations, stabilization policy.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Teachers: Jorma Sappinen
Link to the course brochure: https://sis-lut.funidata.fi/student/courseunit/otm-8bfdd802-3edc-460e-a224-84a64292e686/brochure
Assessment criteria
Grade 0-5, evaluation 0-100 points, Moodle exam 100%
Assessment scale
1-5