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Topics in Advanced Economic Analysis (ECON90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
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Special topics may be offered from time to time which reflect the interests of permanent and/or visiting members of staff.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe theoretical models and current frontier developments in knowledge in a major subject area in economics;
- Assess relevant applications of the subject area;
- Apply theoretical models from the subject area to represent and analyse relevant issues and problems in economics;
- Critically evaluate the significance and research methodologies of contributions to the research topic;
- Develop simple theoretical models of the operation of the economy using the theories and concepts presented.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Critical thinking
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision-making
- Problem solving skills
- Written communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022