| Modulekode | EKN 120 |
| Kwalifikasie | Undergraduate |
| Fakulteit | Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences |
| Module-inhoud | This module deals with the core principles of economics, especially macroeconomic measurement the private and public sectors of the South African economy receive attention, while basic macroeconomic relationships and the measurement of domestic output and national income are discussed. Aggregate demand and supply analysis stands core to this course which is also used to introduce students to the analysis of economic growth, unemployment and inflation. The microeconomics of government is addressed in a separate section, followed by a section on international economics, focusing on international trade, exchange rates and the balance of payments. The economics of developing countries and South Africa in the global economy conclude the course. |
| Modulekrediete | 10.00 |
| Programme |
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| Service modules | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Faculty of Education Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Prerequisites | EKN 110 GS or EKN 113 GS and at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination or 60% in STK 113 and concurrently registered for STK 123 |
| Contact time | 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Department | Economics |
| Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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