GENERAL ECONOMICS
 
Taught in 1st year Bachelor in Biosciences
Theory [A] 24.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level in-depth
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Examination contract? Unrestricted access
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
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Textbook : 'Economie Vandaag' I. De Cnuydt, S. De Velder - Editor Academia Press - last edition

Study costs
Cost: 20.0 EUR
± 20 euro for the textbook

Study guidance
Monitory 1 hour a week + students can always make an appointment with the teacher.

Teaching Methods
Lectures

Assessment
Written examination (semestrial) - partly multiple choice

Lecturer(s)
Kathy Schaubroeck