Summary of content

This module aims to equip students with an introductory awareness and understanding of the main economic issues and challenges facing the world today. The module will provide a framework of analysis for international economic issues including: allocation of resources the identification of the main drivers of economic growth, understanding of economic systems sustainability and environmental challenges measuring comparative economic performance international trade regional integration theory and policy of managing the economy, and afford students an understanding of how analysis of these can inform effective decision making relative to an organisation's strategy and operations.

The module supports the PRME objects by providing a framework for students to undertake critical analysis of how sustainable economic and societal value is created and managed, and reflect on their own role in the global economy.

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