Code 03670
Level of study Second Year
Credit value 10
Semester 2
Pre-requisite modules None
Other pre-requisites None
An introduction to economic problems in a range of key areas of government expenditure such as health, education, defence and pensions. The focus will be how economic principles can be used to explore key theoretical and practical issues in these areas and how empirical evidence can be used to evaluate them. The range of topics chosen will seek to highlight current issues of government, national and international concern.