GENERAL ECONOMICS
 
Lectured in 1st year Bachelor in Biosciences
Theory [A] 24.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80
Studypoints [E] 3
Level in-depth
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Kathy SCHAUBROECK
Reference BBBIOW01A00010
 
Key words
economics

Objectives
To provide a perception of the main economic topics (micro-economic as well as macro-economics)

Topics
Introduction and General Definitions -
Part 1 : Consumer behaviour and Demand -
Part 2 : Production and Supply -
Part 3 : Markets and Prices -
Part 4 : Macro-Economics -
Part 5 : Income Determination -
Part 6 : Money , monetary policy and inflation -
Part 7 : International Economy -
Part 8 : Intenational payments -
Part 9 : Economic Policy

Prerequisites
None

Final Objectives
The student must be able to understand and explain an economic reasoning, such as supply and demand on the market, determination of the Gross National Product ...

Materials used
Textbook : 'Economie Vandaag' I. De Cnuydt, S. De Velder - Editor Academia Press - last edition

Study costs
Cost: 21.0 EUR
+/- 21 EURO

Study guidance
monitory 1 hour a week

Teaching Methods
Lectures

Assessment
Written examination (semestrial) - partly multiple choice

Lecturer(s)
Kathy Schaubroeck