Кто читает:: Департамент теоретической экономики

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватель

Розанова Надежда Михайловна

Full Syllabus

Abstract

Economics is a two-module course (a one-semester course) for the first year students. There are three parts. The first part is devoted to introduction elements of Economics that are general to the whole of the discipline. The second part covers microeconomic topics that deal with the economic problems at the level of firms and individuals. The third part touches upon macroeconomic topics that treat economic issues at national and international levels. During the course, the students are expected to deepen their understanding of how modern economy works, develop basic tools of economic analysis and improve their skills in applying theory to current economic problems. Economics is a core and compulsory discipline under world standards. The course is taught in English.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives • to expand the students’ knowledge in the field of economics • to develop skills for understanding and analyzing real economic situations • to provide the students with the knowledge of basic micro- and macroeconomic models and their applications to the current economic cases

Expected Learning Outcomes

To demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of social and economic policy considerations in various cases
To demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate relevant economic information and arguments
To evaluate critically the appropriateness of different economic approaches to solving social and economic problems at local, regional, national and international levels
To explain the relevant doctrines and provide examples of key cases in each major topic of Microeconomics
To explain the relevant doctrines and provide examples of key cases in each major topic of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
To outline the general concepts and basic economic terms
To structure logically and present economic arguments both in writing and in speaking
To understand the economic way of thinking
To understand the fundamental micro- and macroeconomic concepts and analyse how to use them in our everyday life

Course Contents

Introduction to Economic Thinking
As Economics is taught for students with linguistic specialization, the core of the course lies in the area of words and expressions that could be useful for them in their future profession. The course teaches the reading, speaking, listening and writing skills needed in today’s global workplaces together with essential business, economic, and financial vocabulary and grammar. The course is based on authentic economic and financial situations, giving you the skills to communicate in real-life business scenarios, so you will develop the ability to express your opinion, present your ideas and negotiate in an international workplace. Economics is a two-module course (a one-semester course) for the first-year students. There are three parts. The first part is devoted to introduction elements of Economics that are general to the whole of the discipline. The second part covers microeconomic topics that deal with the economic problems at the level of firms and individuals. The third part touches upon macroeconomic topics that treat economic issues at national and international levels. During the course, the students are expected to deepen their understanding of how modern economy works, develop basic tools of economic analysis and improve their skills in applying theory to current economic problems. Economics is a core and compulsory discipline under world standards. The course is taught in English. The course offers a range of business learning and support materials to help you communicate with confidence in the area of Economics, Business and Finance.
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics

Assessment Elements

Test 1 Microeconomics
Online test. LMS. Topics on Microeconomics. 50 minutes. 60 questions. Multiple choice; true-false; definitions.
Test 2 Macroeconomics
Online test. LMS. Macroeconomic topics. 50 minutes. 60 questions. Multiple-choice; true-false; definitions.
Seminar activity
Тесты в онлайн курсе "Экономика"
После самостоятельного изучения раздела Микроэкономика в курсе Экономика на платформе online.hse.ru можно себя проверить и завершить выполнение контрольных тестов.
Essay

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 2nd module
0.29 * Test 1 Microeconomics + 0.29 * Test 2 Macroeconomics + 0.2 * Essay + 0.22 * Seminar activity

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Modern principles of economics, Cowen, T., 2013
Principles of economics, Frank, R. H., 2001
Principles of economics, Mankiw, N. G., 2012
Розанова, Н.М. English for Economics: учеб. пособие для студентов вузов, обучающихся по экономическим специальностям / Н.М. Розанова. - М. : ЮНИТИ-ДАНА, 2017. - 503 с. - ISBN 978-5-238-01637-5. - Текст : электронный. - URL: https://new.znanium.com/catalog/product/1028619

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Розанова, Н.М. Микроэкономика. Задачи и упражнения: учеб. пособие для студентов вузов, обучающихся по экономическим специальностям / Н.М. Розанова. — М. : ЮНИТИ-ДАНА, 2017. — 559 с. — (Серия «Практический курс»). - ISBN 978-5-238-01920-8. - Текст : электронный. - URL: https://new.znanium.com/catalog/product/1028794

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