Core
6
6 ECTS
Autumn/Spring
None
EC 260
Goran Mirascic
2017
What is Economic Integration?
Economic Constitution of the EU
Subsidiarity and Union Economic Functions
The Economics of EU Regulation
Goods Market Integration: Method
Goods Market Integration: Economic Impact Analysis
Services Market Integration: Method and Economic Analysis
The Internal Market for Network Industries
Factor Market Integration: Method
Factor Market Integration: Economic Analysis
Common Agricultural Policy
EU Competition Policy
Common Trade Policy
EU Industrial Policy
Social Equity for the Union?
The Economics of Cohesion
European Macroeconomic Cooperation
Economic and Monetary Union
Assessing the EU Budget
EU Enlargement: Methods and Economic Analysis
Brexit and asymmetric shocks
| Type | Number per Term | Duration | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lectures |
15 | 1.5 | 22.5 |
|
Workshops |
5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
|
Seminars |
5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| Tutorials | 5 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
|
Total Contact Hours |
45.0 | ||
|
Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours |
105.0 | ||
| Total Engagement Hours | 150.0 | ||
| Type | Number Required | Duration / Length | Weighting | Timing / Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Final exam |
1 |
3 hours |
50% |
Week 17 |
|
Mid-semester test |
1 |
2 hours |
20% |
Week 8 |
|
Group project: Case study Presentation |
1 |
2000 words
20 minutes |
20%
10% |
Week 10 |
Intended Learning Outcomes:
To comprehend the key terminology related to EU Economic Analysis and to be prepared for reading, understanding and analysis of related literature.
Evaluate and critically analyse the interrelationships of political and economic factors as well as the correlation between economic and non-economic factors in the field of EU Economic Analysis.
Subject Knowledge and critical understanding of each of the following areas:
Various policies (CAP, CU, Budget)
Internal markets (goods and services)
Basis for EU Economic Integration
Ability to understand the effects of EU economic policies on resource allocation and income distribution
Ability to understand the reasoning behind various integrations within the EU, such as Single market, CET, CAP, EMU and how the same function
Ability to recognise concepts and principles essential for theoretical frameworks in EU Economic Analysis (including the effects of EU economic policies on resource allocation and income distribution) and to identify their strengths and weaknesses
Ability to listen to the viewpoints of others with comprehension (an intellectual skill) with an appreciation that contradictory views may have relevance.
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
A variety of approaches to managing the learning process is introduced in order to be able to meet the ILOs. Teaching will be predominantly based on lectures. Lectures will primarily focus on the key text book. In addition to the key text book, supplementary resources will be used. (ILO: 1-7)
Research/investigation assignments for self-study engagement (ILO: 1-6)
Learning is organised and supported to encourage active learning, for example by in-class discussions and case study analysis. (ILO: 1-7)
Group project assignment to integrate theoretical concepts with practical skills (ILO: 1-7)
Assessment Strategy:
Mid-semester test and Final exam (ILO: 1-7)
Group project (ILO:2-7)
Continuous assessment (ILO: 1-7)
Practical Skills:
Write scholarly and grammatically correct essays in the field of Economic Analysis that are referenced in accordance with established academic practice.
Recognise and identify different policy implications related to CAP, CET, and CU
Interpret methods of EU enlargement
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lab exercises with tutor-lead support
Project assignment (PS: 1)(PS: 1-3)
Assessment Strategy:
Mid-semester test and final exam (PS: 1-3)
Group Project (PS: 1)
Transferable Skills:
Communication skills: written and oral
Problem-solving skills
Meet deadlines
Good time management
Ability to work in the team
Ability to work independently
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures and tutorials (TS: 1-2, 5-6)
Group work in class (TS:1-5)
Assessment Strategy:
Project assignments (TS:1-6)
Written examination (TS: 1-3)
Continuous in-class discussions and participation (TS: 1-6)
Set text
Baldwin, R., Wyplosz, C., (2015), The Economics of European Integration, 5 Edition, McGraw-Hill
Supplementary Materials
The Economist, (2017) articles [online], www.economist.com (Accessed 18 April 2017)
Egan, M., (2015), Single Markets: Economic Integration in Europe and the United States, Oxford University Press
Meunier, S., et al., (2007), The State of the European Union (Vol 8), European Integration and Institutional Change at Fifty, Oxford University Press
International Monetary Fund, (2014), Europe’s Road to Integration [online], http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2014/03/moghadam.htm (Accessed 18 April)
EU, (2017), articles [online], www.europa.eu (Accessed 18 April 2017)
Badinger, H., Nitsch, V., (Eds), (2015), Routledge Handbook of the Economics of European Integration, Routledge
European Commission, (2017), Economic Analysis [online], http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/economic-analysis/index_en.htm (Accessed 18 April 2017)
Fabbrini, F., (2016), Economic Governance in Europe, Oxford University Press
Elsevier, (2017), European Economic Review, Open Access Articles [online], http://www.journals.elsevier.com/european-economic-review/open-access-articles (Accessed 18 April 2017)
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