Economics

Course summary

In a society hungry for explanations, economics provides a powerful framework to understand the intricate arguments that surround contemporary issues.As a social science, it delves into the choices made by individuals and societies due to resource scarcity. The consequences of these decisions have far-reaching impacts on us, our society, and the environment. This course is designed to equip you with a profound understanding of the world, focusing on pressing contemporary issues such as the short and long-term implications of ‘Brexit,’ housing dynamics, the evolving economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, austerity measures, environmental concerns, lessons learned from financial crises, income and wealth inequality, and the productivity gap.