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Econometrics I

  • Course Number: 3.40303
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 4
  • Semester: 1

This is an introductory course in econometrics, covering the nature and methodology of econometrics, single and multiple regression equation models, introduction to simultaneous equation models, autoregressive and distributed buy models and dummy variables. The latest versions of Shazam and Eviews (Econometrics Software) are used in practicals.

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  • Gujarati,D.N. 1995, Basic Econometrics, 3rd Ed, Mcgraw-Hill, New York.
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Intermediate Microeconomics

  • Course Number: 3.30331
  • Credit Points: 6
  • Year of Study: 3
  • Semester: 1

This is a course in theoretical microeconomics covering the theory of demand, production, costs and the firm and market structures and game theory. The treatment is at the intermediate level.

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International Economics

  • Course Number: 3.30315
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 3
  • Semester: 1
The course examines the academic literature in International Economics by first looking into the theoretical component which mainly comprised of microeconomic theory. Then, the course focuses on the macroeconomic framework to complement the
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Natural Resources Economics

  • Course Number: 3.30312
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 3
  • Semester: 1

The course aims at giving students an understanding of the operation of the main natural resource sectors of the economy. The course gives an introduction to the input side of the economy where natural reasons are required as inputs to the

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Quantitative Economics I

  • Course Number: 3.20303
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 2
  • Semester: 1
The primary objective of the course is to teach students a basic understanding of the mathematical techniques which can be applied in the various areas of economics. The focus of the course is on introduction to functions and economic relationships
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Principles of Microeconomics

  • Course Number: 3.20331
  • Credit Points: 3
  • Year of Study: 2
  • Semester: 1
This course is a second year introductory course in microeconomics. Students are introduced to microeconomic principles such as demand and supply, consumer behavior, firm behavior under different market structures, factor markets, market failure and
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