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Title | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ECONOMIC POLICY | ||
Code | ECON330 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr J Tena Horrillo Economics J.Tena-Horrillo@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
5 |
29 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 24
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Private Study | 121 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2: Written Unseen Examination Assessment Type: Written Exam Duration: 2 Hours Weighting: 70% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty app | 2 hours | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assessment 1: Case study Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2500 words Weighting: 30% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous As | -2500 words | 30 |
Aims |
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This module aims to give students a factual and theoretical basis to understand and critically evaluate possible responses to the key contemporary challenges faced by policy makers in the United Kingdom. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to identify and explain policy responses to contemporary challenges. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to understand the fundamental principles and concepts of economics and their application and relevance in the context of contemporary challenges like the financial crisis, Brexit, environmental and transport policy and in key areas of public provision such as health, education and housing. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to explain economic concepts such as quasi-markets and market failures and their application in relevant areas. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to conduct independent research using relevant secondary sources including economic data. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to critically evaluate the issues covered in the module in a clear international context. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to develop a critical awareness of the ethical dilemmas and ethical issues involved in the policy responses to the contemporary challenges covered in the module. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Communication skills |
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(S3) IT skills |
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(S4) International awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Lecture Teaching Method: Seminar Self-Directed Learning Hours: 121 Non-modular Requirements Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: IT skills Skills / attributes: International awareness |
Syllabus |
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Challenges for fiscal policy; |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |