Principal Aims

EC9B8-12 Topics in Advanced Economic Theory

Principal Learning Outcomes

Have a strategic overview and a detailed understanding of complex issues in advanced economic theory. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: 2 x assessments (referee reports).

Develop a critical knowledge of recent research in some key areas of advanced economic theory. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: 2 x assessments (referee reports).

Autonomously pursue their own original research agenda in the forefront of the field. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: 2 x assessments (referee reports).

Syllabus

Context

Optional Module

L1PJ - Year 2

Pre or Co-requisites

Satisfactory completion of MRes year 1

Assessment

Assessment Method

Coursework (100%)

Coursework Details

Assessment 1 (50%) , Assessment 2 (50%)

Exam Timing

N/A

Reading Lists