Economics of Social Issues

Module code: ECN231

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1

Contact: Dr Jonathan De Quidt
Prerequisite: Before taking this module students must be familiar with basic mathematical tools (e.G., basic algebra, interpreting simple equations, graphing functions, interpreting statistics such as means and variances).

This is a module in the applied microeconomic analysis of social issues of topical importance in and outside the UK. Issues such as crime, poverty, and mental health would seem to be the main research domain of social sciences such as psychology, sociology, and politics. However, economics has provided valuable theoretical and empirical insights that have contributed to current debates on all these issues. Students will have the opportunity to look at these various social issues through the lens of the economic approach.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 60.0% Coursework, 20.0% Examination, 20.0% Practical
Level: 5