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[ 178GVUBGDVK25 ] KS Fundamentals of economics

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
6 ECTS - (*)W_AOB1 Economics o.Univ.-Prof. Helmut Pernsteiner 4 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Non-Degree Bachelor's programme Finance, Banking and Digitalisation 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
The students are able to know the essential terms and theories in economics, to analyze essential microeconomic issues and to assess macroeconomic developments.
Skills Knowledge
  • Familiarity with the essential concepts and theories of economics
  • Assess the effects of current macroeconomic developments
  • Analyze microeconomic issues
  • Participate in general economic discussions
Students know the typical areas of application of economics. They understand the key determinants of an economy and know the relationships between economic growth, income distribution, inflation and the business cycle and can assess market potential at an international level. The definition and calculation method of gross domestic product and currency and interest rate policy are essential components, as is the international comparison of the competitiveness of countries with regard to their market and location attractiveness.
Criteria for evaluation
Language German
Changing subject? No
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment