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Course Catalog 1999/2000


Business Adm and Social Science

IEN006 Macroeconomics 6.0 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Q4

LANGUAGE:English/Swedish

EXAMINER
Olle Hage Univ adj


PREREQUISITES
General eligibility and mathematics from a three year high school education or equivalent.

COURSE AIM
The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge about how the economy works, and the ability to apply economic theory on current problems in society. The course should also enhance the ability to critically assess and analyze economic conditions and developments.

CONTENTS
Definitions of basic macroeconomic terminology are given. Macroeconomic theories explaining economic conditions and developments are presented. The course also treats unemployment, inflation and economic growth.

TEACHING
Lectures and group work

EXAMINATION
Examination is done through written tests.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: Fail, 3, 4, 5

ITEMS/CREDITS
Written exam 6.00ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE


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Valid for the academic year 1999/2000.

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