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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
HULG0185-1  General Economy
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting, 1st yearToute l'année2
Holder(s) :  Isabelle Kaisin
Language :  French language
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.
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.
Prerequisites :  None
Workshops :  None
Organization :  Theoretical development accompanied by examples, reflection, text analyses and exercises.
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.
Assessment :  Final written exam relating to all the subjects covered in class.
Contacts :  Isabelle Kaisin


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