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An Introduction to Economics - Period 1
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Economics
Instruction in: English
Course Code: E_ME_AIE
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 84
DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals and basic tools of economic analysis. It will teach you the perspective of the economist: viewing reality as the result of choices and the trade-offs that these choices reflect (Academic Skills; Knowledge). In terms of Knowledge you will learn the basic theories and models of micro- and macroeconomics. You will also learn the basic analytical tools used in the analysis of economic data (Quantitative Skills). Finally, the course will introduce you to the most important nstitutions of the global economy. The course will also show you how the tools and theories can be applied to real life examples taken from the world economy. (Bridging Theory and Practice).
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
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