THEORY OF ECONOMIC POLICY
| Title | ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ / THEORY OF ECONOMIC POLICY |
| Code | 12ΕΗ07 |
| Faculty | Social and Economic Sciences |
| School | Economics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Souzana-Maria Palaiologou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600000443 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Economics (2013-today)
Registered students: 27
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIKONOMIAS | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| DIOIKĪSĪ EPICΗEIRĪSEŌN | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600247760
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600247760
- At the Website of the School: https://econ.auth.gr
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
In this course students are expected to learn about the concept of economic policy. The basic features of economic policy for quantitative and qualitative economic policy, the outline of economic policy and restrictions of the economic systems. They will learn various ways of quantitative data collection and practice on the analysis and interpretation of quantitative data for the conduct of economic policy.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
The concept of economic policy. The key features of the economic policy - Quantitative and qualitative economic policy - The limitations of economic policy- The effectiveness of economic policy instruments -
The concept of consistent economic policy. Introduction to the concept and key economic policy objectives through empirical applications- The concept of optimal economic policy.
Keywords
Theory of economic policy, quantitative economic policy, qualitative economic policy
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 82 | 2.9 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 84 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Writen exam
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βαβούρας, Ι., “Οικονομική Πολιτική”, έκδ. Παπαζήσης, Αθήνα 2019.
Additional bibliography for study
Gujarati & Porter «Οικονομετρία: Αρχές και Εφαρμογές, 5η έκδοση, εκδόσεις Τσιόλα.
Κάτος , Α. «Οικονομετρία. Θεωρία και εφαρμογές», Κεφάλαια 3 και 11, εκδόσεις Ζυγός.1.
Cecchetti, S., Madhusudan, M., and Zampolli, F. (2011). The real effects of debt. BIS Working Papers 352 Bank for International Settlements.
Herndon, T., Ash, M., and Pollin, R. (2013). Does High Public Debt Consistently Stifle Economic Growth? A Critique of Reinhart and Rogoff. Political Economy Research Institute Working paper series, No 322.
Panizza, U και Presbitero, A. (2012). Public Debt and economic growth: Is there a causal effect? MoFiR working paper n° 65.
Reinhart, C. and K. Rogoff, (2010). Growth in time of debt, American Economic Review Papers & Proceedings, n° 100, 573–8.
Last Update
15-03-2024
