Convenor name: Manuel Garcia Dellacasa // Stephanie Manea
Convenor email: mg102@soas.ac.uk // sm185@soas.ac.uk
Office room: 280 // 271
Office hours: Wednesdays 11:30 - 12:30, Thursdays 10:00-11:00// Tuesdays 13:30 - 15:30
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:

  • Have a critical understanding of the main concepts and theories in both micro and macroeconomics. 
  • Critically evaluate the role of economic theories and assumptions in shaping economic policy.
Assessment 1: Name: Microeconomics Essays
Assessment 1: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 1: Due date: 31 Oct 2025
Assessment 1: Release date: 21 Nov 2025
Assessment 1: Format: Two 750-word essays
Assessment 2: Name: Macroeconomics Essays
Assessment 2: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 2: Due date: 5 Dec 2025
Assessment 2: Release date: 2 Jan 2026
Assessment 2: Format: Two 750-word essays
Assessment 3: Name: Exam (EX1)
Assessment 3: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 3: Due date: Exam Period
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus