This module is run in conjunction with Contemporary Economic Challenges B. It introduces students to major challenges facing economists today, some drawing from pressing policy issues (i.e. external validity), others from conundrums internal to economics (i.e. internal validity), and others from beyond the scope of economics as currently practiced.
In each case, the challenge will be placed in a historical context, allowing students to understand how it has been seen and addressed in the past – from normative/ethical and positive/methodological perspectives. This context will provide a basis for thinking about the current incarnation of the problem, including through an awareness of insights from other disciplines.
The module has the scope to involve students as economists in this living project, and to contribute to the public debate.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Identify appropriate technique(s) from a broad range of approaches, including non-standard ones, to evaluate economic problems;
Review a selected economic topic from a broad historical, philosophical and ethical perspective;
Present economic data and information using a variety of approaches and a range of different media, demonstrating the development of students’ academic skills.
Assessment
33951-02 : Literature review : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: "5-minute individual video submission (100%) Students will be asked to submit their video, plus a typed script/transcript.