ECONOMY AND LEGISLATION
 
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Theory [A] 36.0
Exercises [B] 12.0
Training and projects [C] 12.0
Studytime [D] 135.0
Studypoints [E] 5
Level introductory
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Marie Bisschop
Reference BCAGBD01A00007
 
Key words
Economics

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

Topics
1. Consumer Behaviour and Demand
2. Production and Supply
3. Markets and Prices
4. Macro-Economics
5. Income determination
6. Money, monetary policy and inflation
7. International Economy
8. International payments
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" De Velder - De Cnuydt, Editor Academie Press, last edition

Study costs
Cost: 36.0 EUR
Partim economics ± € 21
Partim legislation ± € 15

Study guidance
Monitory: students can always make an appointment with the teacher.

Teaching Methods
Lectures

Assessment
Written examination (partly multiple choice)

Lecturer(s)
Kathy SCHAUBROECK - Marie-Louise BISSCHOP