CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC ISSUES

SHE level 2
SCQF credit points 20.0
ECTS credit points 10.0
Module code M2L125265
Module Leader Naveed Hakeem
School Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject Economics
Trimester B (January start)

Summary of content

This module will provide students who have already completed a level 1 module in economics with a critical appreciation of contemporary economic issues and problems. This is achieved through further development of basic economic analysis and its application to central contemporary economic issues affecting firms, government and households. Whilst the emphasis is on UK, (and Scottish) economic issues and problems, reference will be made, where appropriate, to other advanced and developing economies thus helping to place students' understanding in a broader context.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 24.00
Seminars 12.00
Independent Learning 148.00
Assessment 16.00

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 0.0 25 35 Written assignment
Course Work002 0.0 25 35 Presentation
Exam003 2.0 50 35 2 hour examination