Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Two written essays 2 x 1,000 words (15% each) | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay (2,000 words) | 30% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Distinguish between main schools of macroeconomic thought, evaluate their methodological differences, and critically assess their differences in policy recommendations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of models of exchange rate determination, explain the relationships between the exchange rate and macroeconomy, and critically evaluate the role, importance and functions of international financial institutions.
3. Apply relevant theory to the analysis of choice under uncertainty, and demonstrate an understanding of the form and implications of asymmetric information, adverse selection and moral hazard;
4.Demonstrate an understanding of game theory concepts and applications.
Brief description
This module examines selected advanced-level topics in theoretical and applied economics. The first part covers advanced macroeconomic models and theories, such as the Keynesian, Monetarist, and new Keynesian approaches, real business cycle theory, exchange rate determination, and debates concerning the global economy. The second part covers various topics in theoretical and applied microeconomics, relating to choice under conditions of uncertainty, strategic decision-making, and asymmetric information.
Content
Real business cycle theory
Open economy models and exchange rate dynamics
Choice Under conditions of uncertainty
Game theory and strategic behaviour
Asymmetric information
Market failure
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Treatment of numerical problems in tutorial exercises, in assignment and examination. |
| Communication | Written communication through essay writing |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | In preparation for, attending and participating in and reflecting on tutorial classes. Preparation and production of assignment, and revision and preparation for the final examination. |
| Information Technology | Appropriate accessing of the internet for reference material. Accessing course information and documents from Blackboard, and use of word-processing skills for the assignment. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Development of various personal and interpersonal skills, generally transferable in career terms, including initiative, independence and self-awareness - in addition to skills listed above |
| Problem solving | Treated in lectures and applied in tutorials |
| Research skills | Obtaining, selecting, assimilating information from a variety of academic sources for use in essay writing |
| Subject Specific Skills | Application of models and ability to think in the abstract. |
| Team work | Group oriented tutorial tasks. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6