Theory: 50 %

Practice: 50 %

Recommended semester: 1

Study mode: full-time

Prerequisites: -

Evaluation type: exam

Course category: compulsory

Language: english

Responsible instructor: Dr. Huff Endre

Responsible department: Department of Basic Sciences

Instructor(s): Somogyi-Farkas Sára , Dr. Trautmann László

Course objectives:
The aim of the subject is to introduce the main economic priciples and mechanisms of the market for the students. Both the macro and the micro levels of economics will be taught for the students. The students will learn how the market behavies in different conditions, which are the main incentives of the consumers, how enterprices function and try to increase their profit.

Course content - lectures:

Introduction to economics Introduction to micro economics The market Supply and demand Consumer incentives and decision making The enterprise Production Introduction to macro economics The actors of the market on macro level Economic growth Unemployment Investment Inflation The role of the state Economic development International trade

Course content - seminars:

Introduction to economics Introduction to micro economics The market Supply and demand Consumer incentives and decision making The enterprise Production Introduction to macro economics The actors of the market on macro level Economic growth Unemployment Investment Inflation The role of the state Economic development International trade

Acquired competences:
Knowledge:

Skills:

Attitude:

- He/she is open to get to know other fields which employ information technology tools, and open to work out information technology soultions in cooperation with the experts of other areas. - He/she makes decisions with full respect for the law and ethical standards in decision-making situations requiring a complex approach. - He/she makes an effort to work efficiently and to high standards.

Autonomy and responsibilities:

Additional professional competences:

Requirements, evaluation, grading:
Mid-term study requirements:
6. week: presentation in a microeconomic topic (50 point) 12. week: presentation in a macroeconomic topic (50 pont) The students have to reach min 50 points from the 2 presentations. In case of 3, 4 and 5 grades for the presentations, no written exam is needed.
Exam requirements:

Written exam: theory and calculations (100 points) Grading according to the Study and Examination Rules.

Study aids, laboratory background:

PPT presentations given by the teacher.

Compulsory readings:

Ellie Tragakes (2020): Economics. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781108847063

Recommended readings: