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Module Title
LH Economics of the European Union
School
Birmingham Business School
Department
Economics
Module Code
08 29176
Module Lead
Mike Walsh
Level
Honours Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module explores key elements in the economics of European integration. Its main goal is to provide an analysis of the rationale and the consequences for European countries of the establishment of common economic policies. Discussions on economic policy are based upon analysis of the theory and the methodology and data that have been applied in empirical assessment together with implications of the results obtained. Topics covered include: preferential trading areas, trade policy, the EU’s internal market, financing the EU, monetary union, EU enlargement, potential UK exit from the EU, plus internal policies such as regional policy and competition policy. While the focus is principally on the economic dimension of the European Union, it is firmly placed within the context of the surrounding political debates.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
apply economic theory to a range of EU issues;
critically assess theories of economic integration;
critically evaluate economic policies of the EU;
research EU issues by using a range of information sources and assess the appropriateness of these sources;
demonstrate communication skills and the abilities to collaborate and work in a team effectively.