Economics 123


 
Modulekode EKN 123
Kwalifikasie Undergraduate
Fakulteit Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module-inhoud

National income and principles of macroeconomics
The mechanics of national income accounts, the Keynesian macroeconomic model, the money market, demand for money and money supply, money and credit creation and the role of the monetary authorities. The IS-LM model of macroeconomic equilibrium and monetary and fiscal policy applications. The aggregate demand and supply models with the debate between the classical school, the monetarists and the Keynesian school. The problems of inflation and unemployment. Macroeconomic issues, namely macroeconomic policy, international trade, the balance of payments and economic growth.

Modulekrediete 15.00
NQF Level 05
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites At least 6 (70-79%) in Mathematics or 60% in both Statistics 113 and 123; EKN 113 GS
Contact time 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Economics
Period of presentation Semester 2

The regulations and rules for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations.

Copyright © University of Pretoria 2024. All rights reserved.

FAQ's Email Us Virtual Campus Share Cookie Preferences