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48 modules found

  2. EC1001 - Macroeconomics
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    2.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr V Prasad

    This module is designed to equip you with a fundamental knowledge of macroeconomics. On completing this module you should understand the basic subject matter and framework of…

  3. EC1002 - Microeconomics
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    2.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr M A Leighton

    The module provides an introduction to the market system and consumer and producer behaviour. Topics covered include demand, supply, elasticities, taxes, welfare and public goods. …

  4. EC1003 - Mathematics for Economists
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework (2 x 50 minute class tests) = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr T Cuhadaroglu

    This is an introduction to calculus and algebra that provides the indispensable mathematical tools for modern economics. Students will learn and practice the basic techniques to…

  5. EC1008 - Finance
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    1.00 pm Mon, Tue and Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr Y Moiseeva

    This module aims to provide an introduction to the economics of money, banking and financial markets. It presents a general overview of key monetary and financial market…

  6. EC2001 - Intermediate Microeconomics
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    2.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu and some Fridays
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr M Negri

    The module aims to deepen the general understanding of microeconomics gained through the study of EC1002. It will cover a range of topics including: consumer and firm theory,…

  7. EC2002 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    2.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu and some Fridays
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr P D Macmillan

    This module builds on EC1001, developing theories of the determinants of long-run economic growth, and developing theories of the causes of short-run business cycle fluctuations.…

  8. EC2203 - Statistics for Economists
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    12.00 noon Mon, Wed, Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework (2 x 50-minute Class Tests) = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr V Saxena

    The module will provide an introduction to statistical methods and regression analysis. Basic probability theory is introduced in order to build up the framework of statistical…

  9. EC3301 - Econometrics
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    3000
    Timetable
    9.00 am - 11.00 am Tue.
    Assessment
    Class Test (Theory) = 25%, Class Test (Applied) = 25%. 2 hour Written Examination = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr M R Polisson

    The module develops student understanding of the classical linear econometric model (ordinary least squares). This will cover a range of topics including: estimation and inference …

  10. EC3302 - Decision and Game Theory
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    3000
    Timetable
    9.00 am - 11.00 am Mon.
    Assessment
    Coursework (Quizzes) = 20%, Class Test = 20%, 2-hour Written Examination = 60%
    Coordinator
    Prof A Zapechelnyuk

    Decision and Game Theory focuses on the decisions of economic agents and their behaviour in interactive situations. This module will teach the basics of strategic thinking, aiming …

  11. EC3303 - Economic Growth
    Year
    2020-2021
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    3000
    Timetable
    9.00 am - 11.00 am Wed.
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework (incl. Class Test 25%) = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr R L Stefanski

    Growth is one of the core issues in Economics which has intrigued economists for more than a century. In spite of their effort, many questions remain unanswered, making this one…