Economics
- 1st year
- 1. semester
- English
Objective of the Module
Objective of this training is to get the students acquainted with the major concepts of micro and macroeconomics and to apply these concepts to daily practice as much as possible.
Content of the Module
- hour: Introduction microeconomics
- hour: Consumer theory
- hour: Consumer theory
- hour: Consumer theory
- hour: Producer theory
- hour: Producer theory
- hour: Producer theory
- hour: Theory of markets
- hour: Theory of markets
- hour: Demand and supply of agrifood products
- hour: Introduction macroeconomics
- hour: The closed economy without government
- hour: Closed economy with government
- hour: Open economy
- hour: The role of money
- hour: Simple IS-LM model
- hour: Inflation
- hour: Economic growth and agriculture
- hour: Unemployment
- hour: International trade
Examination method and requirements
- Oral: The attendance and motivation of the student will be accounted for (20%)
- Written: there will be a written exam (50%)
- Other: a written paper on a specific aspect of the Croatian economy (30%)
Description of the individual assignment
The individual assignment consists of the studying of and writing a paper on a specific aspect of the Croatian economy
Compulsory Literature
- On-line materijal: Robert E. Schenk: Cyber Economics – An Analysis of Unintended Consequences, http://www.ingrimayne.com/econ/
Recommended Readings
- Case K.E. and R.C. Fair, 1996. Economics. Pearson, Upper Saddle River (NJ)
- Hall R.E and M. Lieberman, 2005. Economics: principles and applications. Thomson.