Örebro University School of Business

Course Syllabus

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Knowledge and understanding

After a successful completion of the course, students are expected to:
- deeper knowledge of economic growth theory and theories in economic development theories
- ability to analyze inequality and poverty in a development perspective.

Ability
- apply macroeconomic theory focusing on long-term growth and inequality.

Judgement
- apply growth and development economic theories in practical work
- ability to understand scientific reports discussing growth and inequality
- ability to indentify and formulate policy questions based on theories of growth and development economics.

This course focuses on economic growth, distribution and poverty in a long-term macroeconomic perspective. The course combines theoretical and empirical perspectives. The course gives a deeper understanding of macroeconomic theories and long-term macroeconomic policy questions.

Teaching is in the form of lectures.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Final grade
To obtain the final grade Pass (G), the student must receive a passing grade on written examination and the assignment.
To obtain the final grade Pass with Distinction (VG), the student must in addition receive the grade Pass with Distinction on the written examination.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Economics, Basic Course, 30 Credits and successful completion of at least 22 credits from Economics, Intermediate Course, 30 Credits. "English B/English 6" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School or equivalent is required.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

The course will be given in English.


Reading List and Other Teaching Materials

Required Reading

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