Module course for ECN7001_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Economics (ORG:ECOS)
Convenor name: Fernando Rugitsky
Convenor email: fr21@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P291
Office hours: Mondays, 12:45-2:45
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/a36adf7ca1654da0afbc578c97fc9399@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/g7sMtOIyEk-jKz9hvLQMfg2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
| LO1 | Compare and contrast different schools of macroeconomic thought. |
| LO2 | Evaluate contrasting business cycle theories and their policy implications. |
| LO3 | Apply the theories learned to recent economic data, demonstrating understanding of the critical underlying assumptions. |
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 40%
Assessment 1: Due date: 04/12/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 03/01/2027
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 1: Format: 2,000-word essay
Assessment 2: Name: Exam 1
Assessment 2: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 2: Due date: January (day TBC)
Assessment 2: Release date: February (day TBC)
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Format: Digital (type-written), open book exam
Page template: On campus 2026/27
