Principal Aims

The module is organised on a topic basis, with subjects chosen to illustrate particular theoretical or methodological issues. It exposes students to leading themes in economic history with a substantial level of depth. It also familiarises students with cutting-edge research on prominent topics like the long run trends in well-being and inequality. Sessions are divided in two parts: one lecturer led and the other student led. Students will work in groups and carry out a presentation followed by a debate-like activity involving their classmates.

Principal Learning Outcomes

Subject knowledge and understanding:...(i) demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of selected topics in economic history; (ii) exhibit proficiency with applications of economic tools that have been specific to these selected issues; (iii) show a well-developed understanding of contemporary empirical debates and latest research in economic history; (iv) exhibit strong skills in how to approach an economic problem from the perspective of a contemporary researcher in economics.

Subject-specific and Professional Key General Skills:...(i) Demonstrate strengths in study and research skills including using the library and internet as information sources and understand how to locate relevant data, extract appropriate data, analyse and present material; (ii) communicate their knowledge and understanding to others, verbally and in writing, in a scholarly fashion; (iii) Critically review and analyse the relevant literature and evidence.

Cognitive skills:... (i) demonstrate analytical thinking, reasoning and application of economic theory; (ii) show a strong capacity for creative and strategic thinking; (iii) apply critical analysis to the topics of the module.

Syllabus

Context

Optional Module

LM1D (LLD2) - Year 3, LM1D (LLD2) - Year 4, GL11 - Year 3, GL12 - Year 4, V7ML - Year 3, V7ML - Year 4, L1PA - Year 1, L1P5 - Year 1, L1CA - Year 3, L1CB - Year 4

Pre or Co-requisites

EC201-30 Macroeconomics 2 AND EC202-30 Microeconomics 2 AND EC226-30 Econometrics 1 OR

EC204-30 Economics 2 AND EC203-30 Applied Econometrics OR

EC204-30 Economics 2 AND EC226-30 Econometrics 1

Summary:

Modules: (EC201-30 and EC202-30 and EC226-30) and (EC204-30 and EC203-30) and (EC204-30 and EC226-30)

Assessment

Assessment Method

Coursework (40%) + In-person Examination (60%)

Coursework Details

2000 word assignment (20%) , Group Assessment (20%) , In-person Examination (60%)

Exam Timing

Summer

Exam Rubric

Time Allowed: 2 Hours

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