Введение в экономику

Бакалавриат 2026/2027

Статус: Курс обязательный (Программа двух дипломов НИУ ВШЭ и Университета Кёнхи «Экономика и политика в Азии»)

Кто читает: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Где читается: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 1-4 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 6

Контактные часы: 120

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Abstract

No Pre-requisites required. Anyone who interested in basic economics is always welcome. Introduction to Economics is a foundation for the application of economics knowledge for other related subject in the course. It is an introductory course in microeconomics and macroeconomics, which introduces the basic concepts of economics. Microeconomics (Introduction to Economics I) discusses applications-the study of how individuals make a decision and interact in markets, under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition. The study of macroeconomics (Introduction to Economics II) involves economy-wide issues such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth and policies.

Learning Objectives

To introduce the key principles of economics
To examine the theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and how they are applied in real world
To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills of students
To create a strong understanding of economics that will serve as a foundation for further studies of the students

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course students are expected to be able to: understand important terminology and think as an economist based on logics of economics and
At the completion of this course students are expected to be able to: understand basic instruments of studying economics such as understanding graphs, basic mathematic tools, and statistics.

Course Contents

INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I. Week 1 Topics Introduction of the course
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II/ Week 1
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Week 9:
Week 10:
Week 11:
Week 12:
Week 13:
Week 14: Chapter 32
Week 15:
Week 16: Final exam

Assessment Elements

Homework
Report
Group projects
The group project is optional and upon the decision of the instructor. In case the group project is final grading is computed as follows: 0.05*Attendance + 0.05*Participation + 0.10*Homework + 0.05*Quiz + 0.05*Report + 0.10*GroupProject + 0.20*Mid-term test + 0.40*Exam
Participation
Mid-term test
Exam
Exam 4 module
In-class assignment

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 2nd module
0.05 * Participation + 0.29 * Mid-term test + 0.05 * Report + 0.05 * Homework + 0.46 * Exam + 0 * Group projects + 0.1 * In-class assignment
2026/2027 4th module
0.46 * Exam 4 module + 0.05 * Participation + 0.29 * Mid-term test + 0 * Group projects + 0.1 * In-class assignment + 0.05 * Homework + 0.05 * Report

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Principles of economics, Mankiw, N. G., 1998
Агапова Т.А., Серегина С.Ф. - Макроэкономика - 978-5-4257-0128-2 - Синергия ПРЕСС - 2013 - https://znanium.ru/catalog/document?id=241900 - 241900 - ZNANIUM

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Журавлева Г.П., Журавлева Г.П., Чередниченко Л.Г. - Микроэкономика - 978-5-16-006111-5 - НИЦ ИНФРА-М - 2024 - https://znanium.ru/catalog/document?id=444910 - 444910 - ZNANIUM

Authors

Базарова Евгения Сергеевна
Воронов Валентин Дмитриевич
Desiatnikov IVAN Vasilevich

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