Economics

2018/2019

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

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Кредиты

Кто читает:

Департамент истории

Статус:

Курс обязательный

Когда читается:

3-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватель

Попов Вадим Евгеньевич

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The two-module undergraduate course introduces the most basic concepts, terms, and methodology of micro- and macroeconomics, combined with an overview of the history of economic thought, as well as the economic theories and approaches to world history, which appear most relevant for the BA history students.

Learning Objectives

• Basic understanding of the economic fundamentals underlying the social reality in past and present
• Improved perception of paradigmatic literature on economic history
• Applying elements of economic analysis in own research

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Improved perception of paradigmatic literature on economic history
• Applying elements of economic analysis in own research

Course Contents

• Introduction to Economics
• Economic History of the World
• History of Economic Thought

Assessment Elements

• Oral Examination Grade
• Midterm Test Grade
• Seminars’ Grade

Interim Assessment

• Interim assessment (2 module)
  0.3 * Midterm Test Grade + 0.4 * Oral Examination Grade + 0.3 * Seminars’ Grade

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Acemoglu, D., Laibson, D. I., & List, J. A. (2016). Economics, Global Edition (Vol. Global edition). Boston: Pearson. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1419560

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• McCloskey, D. N. (2016). Bourgeois Equality : How Ideas, Not Capital or Institutions, Enriched the World. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1180808