Economics and Policy Analysis
Key Facts
| Module Code |
SOCI4052 |
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| Module Convenor |
Steve Iafrati |
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| Teaching Pattern |
Semester
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| Semester Taught |
Spring Semester |
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| Method of Assessment |
Written Assignment |
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| Pre Requisites |
Please check suitability of course with module convenor
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| Module Administrator |
Tarine Felix
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The module will provide an introduction to the application of economic theories and concepts to policy analysis and provide an overview of public sector economics and of current issues in public sector economic analysis. Topics covered include competition and market failure/externalities, public goods, discount rates and cost benefit analysis. Although focused on the UK, other countries will be discussed as a way of further understanding the ongoing policy developments.
The module is designed for 'non-mathematicians' and does not involve any econometric analyses. No prior knowledge of economics is required.