ECON506-17T (HAM)
Economics for Business
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Niyi Alimi
Monday & Tuesday 12-2pm ; Also by email appointment
niyi.alimi@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
Niyi Alimi
Monday & Tuesday 12-2pm ; Also by email appointment
niyi.alimi@waikato.ac.nz
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Administrator(s)
Librarian(s)
You can contact staff by:
- Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
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Extensions starting with 4, 5 or 9 can also be direct dialled:
- For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
- For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
- For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
Paper Description
Paper Structure
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Other strongly recommended texts are:
Principles of Economics, 6th Ed. by Mankiw
Economics, 10th Ed. by Begg et al.
Microeconomics and Behavior, 8th Ed, by Frank
Principles of Economics, 4th Ed, by Frank and Bernanke
Economics, 4th Ed, by McTaggart
Basic Economics, 5th Ed, by Sowell - Chapter 1 is strongly recommended for those who have not studied economics before.
However, any other principles of economics or introductory economics texts will do just as well.
Additional resources will be identified in association with key events over the semester.
Students are strongly encouraged to read The Economist and the National Business Review.
Online Support
Workload
According to the university points system, students are expected to spend 150 hours in total on a 15-point paper.