ECH-11303 Introduction Economics
Course
Credits 3.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
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 having attended the course the student is expected to be familiar with:
- the basic microeconomic concepts;
- the manner in which economic principles play a role in land and water management.
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
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | BIL | International Land and Water Management | BSc | 3MO |