GE2258 - Introduction to Economics

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Introduction to Economics

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2024-25 Sem B

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2 - Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations

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English

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English

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This course is an introduction to economics for students with no or little economic background. It covers the basic principles and concepts of microeconomics, and introduces students through real-world economic cases to a method of reasoning, to think like an economist. The learning is discovery-based which encourages students to be aware of the economic events happening around them. Students learn to identify real economic problems in the world, analyse and explain them, and develop possible solutions for them.

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CRN	Section	Term	Type	Capacity	Day	Time	Building	Room	Instructor

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PILO 1:	Demonstrate the capacity for self-directed learning
PILO 2:	Explain the basic methodologies and techniques of inquiry of the arts and humanities, social sciences, business, and science and technology
PILO 3:	Demonstrate critical thinking skills
PILO 4:	Interpret information and numerical data
PILO 5:	Produce structured, well-organised and fluent text
PILO 6:	Demonstrate effective oral communication skills
PILO 7:	Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a team
PILO 8:	Recognise important characteristics of their own culture(s) and at least one other culture, and their impact on global issues
PILO 9:	Value ethical and socially responsible actions
PILO 10:	Demonstrate the attitude and/or ability to accomplish discovery and/or innovation

GE2258 - Introduction to Economics

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