The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Hotel and restaurant management - Basics of economics
- Tourism administration - Basics of economics
Level/category
General studies
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
3 cr
Competency aims
The course focuses on macroeconomics. Monetary and fiscal policies are analysed at at theoretical and a practical level. Economic forecasts are studied.
Learning outcomes
The student knows different types of market situations and is able to understand how different macroeconomic factors influence the state of the economy. The student has a basic knowledge of the Finnish economy.
Course contents
Basics in economics
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Recommended or required reading
Pekkarinen J. & Sutela P. Nationalekonomi. 1999
Eklund K. Vår ekonomi. En introduktion till samhällsekonomin.
Study activities
- Lectures
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Written report
- Individual work
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 0 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Written tests
Examiner
Källström Eija
Group size
No limit
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