AEP-10303 Introduction Economics
Course
Credits 3.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Group work | 13 |
| Independent study | 0 |
| Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
| Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
| dr. R Sparrow | |
| Examiner(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
Language of instruction:
English
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 this course students are expected to be able to:
- interpret basic concepts in the field of economic growth;
- connect ecological and economic concepts;
- explain the functioning of markets and welfare concepts;
- analyse problems in land and water management using economic concepts;
- apply basic economic concepts to development issues.
Activities:
- lectures.
Examination:
Written exam with 10 open questions (100%).
Literature:
Van der Heide, M. et al. (2015). Ecologische Economie. Ontwikkelcentrum Ede, 223p.
Perkins, D.H., S. Radelet, D.L. Lindauer. (2006). Economics of Development. 6th ed. W. W. Norton & Company. 831p. ISBN-10: 0393926524.
| Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory for: | BIL | International Land and Water Management | BSc | 2MO | |