School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

MN10079 National business environment of UK 2

Credits: 6

Level: Certificate

Semester: 2

Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50%

Requisites:

Before taking this unit you must take MN10078

Aims: This course aims to develop students' understanding of the economic and industrial environment of the UK since World War II. Students will apply what they learn as they analyse current events.
Learning Outcomes:
Ability to analyse changes to macroeconomic environment using the AD-AS model. Appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of economic statistics.
Skills:

* Analytical skills (T,F,A)
* Written communication (T,F,A)
* Verbal communication (F)
Content:
Topics will include: the UK economy as a whole, including GDP, demand management and development; monetary, credit and fiscal policies; foreign trade and the balance of payments; labour and unemployment.

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