We hope to prove in this introductory course that economic concepts are relevant and useful. It is expected that at the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall, the aim of this unit is to assist students to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of economic theory and its applications. We make an effort to present the course concepts so they are of as much practical use to students as possible.
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Many students find these useful for consolidating concepts and skills. John Wiley and Sons. John Wiley and Sons. A weekly handout of lecture notes and tutorial exercises will be issued at the lecture. These are also accessible from the course web site, with suggested answers being available in the week following the tutorial date.