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Introduction to Economics
(dt. Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS) and recitation class (2 SWS),
(attendance: 56 hours, preparation and follow-up: 56 hours, exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination or Presentation or Portfolio. IMPORTANT: This module is offered by FB02; the exam can only be retaken twice.
Language,
Grading		 English or German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Economics, Institutions, and Behavior.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Lorenz Blume

Contents

This module contains an initial introduction to basic concepts in economics. Here, the focus is on microeconomics (e.g. demand, supply, markets). Upon successful completion of this module, students will be familiar enough with basic microeconomic concepts and categories that more advanced courses can productively build upon this knowledge.


Qualification Goals

Translation is missing, sorry. German original:

Studierende sind nach Abschluss des Moduls in der Lage,

  • grundlegende volkswirtschaftliche Konzepte (z.B. Opportunitätskosten) zu benennen und zu erklären,
  • Methoden zur Analyse einfacher Marktmodelle (z.B. Modelle perfekten Wettbewerbs) in konkreten Spezifikationen anzuwenden und
  • Marktergebnisse (z.B. Gleichgewichtspreise) in einfachen Modellspezifikationen zu bestimmen.

Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Economics, Institutions, and Behavior.

When studying B.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Free Compulsory Elective Modules.

The module is assigned to the focus area Economics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2025/26. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

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