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| HULG0185-1 | General Economy
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Isabelle Kaisin |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | The programme for this course aims to present general economics using language that is not overly technical or mathematical. It includes the study of the major themes of micro- and macroeconomics such as: consumer behaviour, the producer theory, the product market, currency, inflation, etc. |
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| Course objective : | The main objectives of this course are:
- Mastering and processing microeconomic and macroeconomic information relevant to understanding how currency and the markets function, company management and consumer behaviour;
- Familiarising students with basic economic terms with a view to introducing them to the fundamental notions of general economics and the basic mechanisms of economics;
- Developing a critical approach to the economic environment in which the students will be required to evolve;
- Developing precise analysis and the correct use of the terms employed.
- Making difficult notions of economics easily accessible.
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| Prerequisites : | None |
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| Workshops : | None |
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| Organization : | Theoretical development accompanied by examples, reflection, text analyses and exercises. |
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| Written notes : | Material: Written material is provided. This represents the course structure and should be completed with the students' notes.
Bibliography
Main sources and references:
A.Heertje-P.Pieretti-P.Barthélemy, Principes d'économie politique, 3ème éd. De boeck, Brussels 2000;
Joseph Stiglitz - Carl Walsh, Principes d'économie moderne, 2ème éd. De Boeck, Brussels 2004; Bernard JURION, Economie politique, De Boeck. Yves de Wasseige, L'économie politique, Couleur livres, Brussels 2005;
Press articles (current affairs, special features, etc.);
Various economic statistical reports (Eurostat, BNB, etc.); Various websites: création-pme.Wallonie.be, mineco.fgov.be, notaire.be, etc. |
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| Assessment : | Final written exam relating to all the subjects covered in class. |
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| Contacts : | Isabelle Kaisin |
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