AEP-10303 Introduction Economics
Vak code vorig jaar: (ECH-11303)
Vak
Studiepunten 3.00
| Onderwijstype | Contacturen |
| Lectures | 20 |
| Literature study | 28 |
| Self-study |
| Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
| Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
| dr. ir. MM van den Berg | |
| Examiner(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
| dr. ir. MM van den Berg |
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Contents:
This course provides a basic understanding of general economic principles . The course will focus on microeconomics, and in particular on producers' decision-making, pricing of products and production factors (land, water and labour). Applications will be derived from agricultural-, environmental and development economics, with examples pertaining to international land and water management. Some attention will also be given to macro economic factors and policies that influence agricultural production - e.g. trade, subsidies, taxation, etc.
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of the course students are expected to be able to:
- interpret basic microeconomic concepts in the field of consumer theory
- interpret basic microeconomic concepts in the field of producer theory
- to explain the functioning of markets
- analyse problems in land and water management using microeconomic concepts;
- apply basic economic concepts to development issues.
Activities:
Hearing lectures (6 double).
Examination:
Written exam.
Literature:
Dietz F., Heijman W. en P. Marks: Toegepaste Micro-economie (Coutinho, 2004).
http://www.coutinho.nl
| Opleiding | Fase | Specialisatie | Periode | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verplicht voor: | BIL | International Land and Water Management | BSc | 3MO | |