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Course Paper in Economics

European Business Studies

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English
Aleksandrs Fedotovs, Dr. oec., Prof.
Microeconomics, Macroeconomics

Aim of the work:

To apply knowledge of economic theory in analysis of particular

micro/macroeconomic problems, expand analytical and generalisation
skills, develop ability to draw conclusions and propose solutions.

Learning outcomes:
1. Work with
information sources,
select and systematize
information

2. Work with economic

indices

(40-69%)
Independently find
and use alternative
sources of
information: scientific
literature, statistics,
press, internet
resources
Choose relevant sets
of ndices reflecting
the situation at
analysed level

3. Generalize
information, reveal
relationships and
forecast trends

Identify problems at
micro/macroeconomic
level and assess their
topicality

4. Apply calculations
and graphical models to
analyse particular
economic situations

Analyse dynamics of
different ndices using
tabular data and
graphical models

5. Draw conclusions,
formulate forecasts and
recommendations

Explain the
fundamental
relationships at
micro/macroeconomic
level

Assessment criteria
(70-89%)
Format list of
sources and
adequately use
references

(90-100%)
Assess and compare
reliability of
alternative information
sources

Explain theoretical
and practical
problems related to
calculation of
particular indices
Analyse and
compare impact of
different factors
affecting the
problem
Demonstrate
relationships and
posible solutions on
the basis of
calculations and
graphs

Realize shortcomings
and imperfections of
particular indices,
apply alternative
formulae
Reveal new
phenomena and
trends, forecast
changes in the short
and long run
Compare and interpret
alternative results
achieved on the basis
of different methods

Verify theoretical
concepts under real
economic situations

Justify choice of tools

needed to achieve
particular goals,
propose alternative
solutions and discuss
development scenarios

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January 15, 2014

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