Bachelor
2024/2025
Introduction to Economics
Type:
Compulsory course (HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia)
Area of studies:
Foreign Regional Studies
Delivered by:
Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs
When:
1 year, 1-4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
120
Course Syllabus
Abstract
No Pre-requisites required. Anyone who interested in basic economics is always welcome. Introduction to Economics is a foundation for the application of economics knowledge for other related subject in the course.
It is an introductory course in microeconomics and macroeconomics, which introduces the basic concepts of economics. Microeconomics (Introduction to Economics I) discusses applications-the study of how individuals make a decision and interact in markets, under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition. The study of macroeconomics (Introduction to Economics II) involves economy-wide issues such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth and policies.
Learning Objectives
- To introduce the key principles of economics
- To examine the theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and how they are applied in real world
- To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills of students
- To create a strong understanding of economics that will serve as a foundation for further studies of the students
Expected Learning Outcomes
- At the completion of this course students are expected to be able to: understand important terminology and think as an economist based on logics of economics and
- At the completion of this course students are expected to be able to: understand basic instruments of studying economics such as understanding graphs, basic mathematic tools, and statistics.
Course Contents
- INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I. Week 1 Topics Introduction of the course
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
- Week 9
- Week 10
- Week 11
- Week 12
- Week 13
- Week 14
- Week 15
- Week 16
- INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II/ Week 1
- Week 2:
- Week 3:
- Week 4:
- Week 5:
- Week 6:
- Week 7:
- Week 8:
- Week 9:
- Week 10:
- Week 11:
- Week 12:
- Week 13:
- Week 14: Chapter 32
- Week 15:
- Week 16: Final exam
Assessment Elements
- Exam 4 module
- ParticipationIn order to get full marks for the participation students need to actively participate in the class discussions, to demonstrate familiarity with assigned readings and lecture material, including being prepared to answer the questions that the class teacher may pose.
- Mid-term test
- Attendance
- Exam
- Group projects
- Quiz
- Homework
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 2nd module0.05 * Attendance + 0.4 * Exam + 0.1 * Group projects + 0.1 * Homework + 0.2 * Mid-term test + 0.05 * Participation + 0.1 * Quiz
- 2024/2025 4th module0.05 * Attendance + 0.4 * Exam 4 module + 0.1 * Group projects + 0.1 * Homework + 0.2 * Mid-term test + 0.05 * Participation + 0.1 * Quiz
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Principles of economics, Mankiw, N. G., 1998
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Acemoglu, D., Laibson, D. I., & List, J. A. (2016). Economics, Global Edition (Vol. Global edition). Boston: Pearson. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1419560