Module Information
Module Identifier
AB33120
Module Title
Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy
Academic Year
2026/2027
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-Requisite
Reading List
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay and Group Presentation 1 x 1,500 words essay (15%) Group Presentation (15%) | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay (1500 words) | 30% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
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.
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 various topics in theoretical and applied microeconomics, relating to game theory and the second part covers monetary policy and exchange rate determination theories.
Content
Game theory and strategic behaviour
Monetary Policy
Open economy models and exchange rate dynamics
Monetary Policy
Open economy models and exchange rate dynamics
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