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2004/05 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS3570 Current Topics in European Integration

10 creditsClass Size: 94

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2004/05

Pre-requisites

BUEC2940 Economic Studies 2 or BUEC2950 Economic Theory & Applications 2 or BUEC2400 The International Economic Environment.

This module is approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completing this module students will be able to demonstrate: i) a thorough knowledge of the issues and arguments relating to specific topics in European integration; ii) an ability to apply economic theory in a critical evaluation of a range of European integration problems; iii) an ability to use and evaluate appropriate evidence and the existing literature in the analysis of European integration problems.

Syllabus

Analysis of topics from the recent literature on European integration. These topics may include theories of integration, monetary union, tax and fiscal policy, budgetary policy, industrial policy, regional policy, labour market policy, environmental policy and enlargement will be assessed in relation to the single market.

Teaching methods

Lectures 10 x 1 hour; Seminars 4 x 1 hour.

Methods of assessment

2 hour examination.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 08/05/2003 10:41:36

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