Economic Policies of the European Union ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

The first objective of this course is to enable students to critically analyze the flow of economic, financial and political information that deals with the global economy and directly or indirectly involves the European Union (EU). The second objective is to develop an awareness of the multi-dimensional impacts of the economic policies actually conducted by the EU, their objectives, logics, consistency and consequences within the context of the 21st Century globalized capitalism. The third objective is to enable students to assess the workings of the complex institutional framework which characterizes the EU, from the point of view of their possible careers in the public service, politics, journalism, corporate sector or simply as informed global citizens. The fourth objective is to enable students to apply their knowledge from the course in a comprehensive assessment of a major current issue facing the EU. Assessment will be through a substantial written assignment. This course is offered for our International Education program students. Prerequisites: Microeconomics ( ECON 2020 ) and Macroeconomics ( ECON 2015 ).