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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