Principal Aims

This module explains how the world economy got to be where it is today, focusing on the success and failure of several key countries and regions, measured by the long-term changes in income and population. Students will complete the module with a strong understanding of the historiography and broad knowledge of the world economy, while developing analytical and writing skills.

Principal Learning Outcomes

Subject Knowledge and Understanding Demonstrate a familiarity with knowledge and basic understanding of:(i) the evolution of the world economy during the last millennium and specialist knowledge some areas of this that the student finds particularly interesting.(ii) growth theory, trade theory, and business cycle theory.(iii) Economic information: Knowledge of specific economic trends and patterns; understanding of particular problems and solutions in economic measurement.(iv) Research issues: Familiarity with contemporary empirical debates and latest research in some areas of economics. Understanding of how to approach an economic problem from the perspective of a contemporary researcher in economics. Students will develop general knowledge on the evolution of the world economy during the last millennium and specialist knowledge specific topics that the student finds particularly interesting. Students will also develop familiarity with particular problems and solutions in economic measurement, contemporary empirical debates and latest research in some areas of economics, understanding of how to approach an economic problem from the perspective of the economics researcher.

Syllabus

Context

Core Module

L100 - Year 1, L103 - Year 1, LM1H - Year 1

Optional Module

V7ML - Year 1, LM1D (LLD2) - Year 1, L116 - Year 1

Pre or Co-requisites

A-level Maths or A-level Economics

Part-year Availability for Visiting Students

Available in the Autumn term only (1 Assignment 12 CATS) and in the Spring term only (1 Assignment 12 CATS) and in the Autumn and Spring terms 2 Assignments 24 CATS)

Assessment

Assessment Method

Coursework (50%) + 24-hour examination (Summer) (50%)

Coursework Details

Assessment 1 (1200 words) (20%), Assessment 2 (1200 words) (20%), Seminar Participation (10%), 24-hour examination (Summer) (50%)

Exam Timing

N/A

Exam Rubric

Time: 24 hours

Read all instructions carefully – and read through the entire paper at least once before you start writing.

There is ONE Section in this paper. Answer ONE question from a choice of three.

Word limit 1000-1500 words.

Approved pocket calculators are allowed.

You should not submit answers to more than the required number of questions. If you do, we will mark the questions in the order that they appear, up to the required number of questions in each section.

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