Economie contemporaineHumanités 9 (MRI)
Contemporary Economics
Teaching unit Humanities 9 · M09T_SHS5 | EC Code EC
4ECTS (EU)
2Coefficient
21:20Hours
Séquencement
Learning objectives
- Know the main contemporary economic facts and concepts.
- Identify and understand the challenges of market regulation at the national and international levels.
- Know the characteristics, and understand the issues and perspectives of emerging economic models.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to the economy (2A)
- Culture and communication 3 (2A).
Program
- Introduction: Reminders / The Economy, a Human Science
- Chapter 1: The labour market and employment policies
- Chapter 2: Economic growth and development
- Chapter 3: Inequality
- Chapter 4: Globalization and Global Governance
- Chapter 5: The collaborative and digital economy
- Chapter 6: Green economy
Assessment
- Draft Group on a Contemporary Economic Problem (Written Report & Oral Presentation), coefficient 1.
- Written examination, coefficient 1.
References
General reference books:
- Braquet L., Dolce D., Dollo C., Gineste N., Economy, Sirey Coll., 6th edition, 08/2016.
- Maurus E., Calmels D., IUT GEA and TC Economy, Nathan Coll., essentials of the course, 2nd edition, 2012.
- Bressy G., Konkuyt C., Management et économie des entreprises, Sirey, coll "Aide-mémoire", 11th edition, 2014.
To deepen:
- Delas J.P., Contemporary Economy facts, concepts, theories, Ellipses, new edition, 2008.
- Mankiw G., Principles of Economics, Economica, 4th edition, 2015.
- Cohen.D., Prosperity of vice, an introduction to the economy, Albin Michel, 2009.
Periodical
- Economic alternatives, economic monthly present at the documentation centre to understand the current situation, to compare facts with concepts.
Skills
1| Ref. | Verb | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4_1 | identify | Identify the major economic constraints that the future engineer will face in the exercise of his profession. | 1 |