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Uppersixth Arts Economics

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    By - Daisey Laurine

  • 1 students
  • 166 Hours 40 Min
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Course Requirements

1. Attendance: Regular attendance is expected, as active participation in class discussions and activities is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. 2. Assignments: Completion of assigned readings, problem sets, case studies, and research papers is essential to reinforce the concepts learned in class. 3. Examinations: Students will be assessed through periodic examinations to evaluate their understanding of the course material and their ability to apply economic theories. 4. Research Project: Each student will be required to undertake an independent research project on a specific economic topic, demonstrating their ability to gather and analyze data, and present their findings in a well-structured report. 5. Class Participation: Active participation in class discussions, debates, and group activities is encouraged to enhance understanding and critical thinking skills. 6. Recommended Resources: Students are expected to utilize textbooks, academic journals, reputable online sources, and other relevant materials to supplement their learning and broaden their knowledge base.

Course Description

UPPER-SIXTH ECONOMICS course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental economic principles and their real-world applications. Through rigorous analysis and critical thinking, students will delve into key economic concepts, including supply and demand, market structures, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, international trade, and economic growth. This course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to comprehend and analyze economic phenomena, enabling them to make informed decisions and contribute meaningfully to the global economy. With a focus on developing a strong foundation in economic theory and practical problem-solving, students will engage in interactive discussions, case studies, and data analysis to deepen their understanding of economic principles.

Course Outcomes

 1. Introduction to Economics - Defining economics and its significance - Basic economic concepts and principles - Understanding the economic problem of scarcity - Different economic systems and their features 2. Microeconomics - Demand and supply analysis - Elasticity of demand and supply - Consumer behavior and utility theory - Production and cost theory - Market structures: perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition - Factor markets: labor, capital, and land 3. Macroeconomics - National income accounting and measurement - Aggregate demand and aggregate supply - The role of government in the economy - Fiscal and monetary policies - Inflation and unemployment - Economic growth and development 4. International Economics - International trade and comparative advantage - Balance of payments and exchange rates - Globalization and its impact on economies - Trade policies and protectionism - International financial institutions 5. Economic Policy Evaluation - Tools and techniques for economic analysis - Evaluating the effectiveness of economic policies - Cost-benefit analysis - Ethical considerations in economic decision-making 6. Current Economic Issues - Global economic challenges and trends - Environmental sustainability and economics - Income inequality and poverty - Technological advancements and their economic implications - Emerging economies and their role in the global economy Assessment Methods: - Class participation and engagement - Written assignments and essays - Quizzes and examinations - Group projects and presentations - Case studies and economic simulations Note: This course outline is subject to modification based on the instructor's discretion and the specific requirements of the educational institution.

Course Curriculum

  • 6 chapters
  • 145 lectures
  • 21 quizzes
  • 166 Hours 40 Min total length
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1 Lesson 113-Economic Development
5 Min


2 Lesson 114- Industrialisation, deindustrialisation and reindustrialisation.
5 Min


3 Lesson 115-The Trade or Business Cycle.
5 Min


4 Lesson 116-Government Economic Objectives.
5 Min


5 Lesson 116,Government Economic Objectives.
5 Min


6 Lesson 117- Unemployment.
5 Min


7 Lesson 117-Unemployment — Problems of Unemployment in Cameroon (Directed Work 7)
5 Min


8 Lesson 118-Inflation.
5 Min


9 Lesson 119-Deflation.
5 Min


10 Lesson 119, Deflation.
5 Min


11 Lesson 120-Privatisation.
5 Min


12 Lesson 122-Regional Policy.
5 Min


13 Lesson 123 - Growing and Aging Population.
5 Min


14 Lesson 123, Growing and Aging Population.
5 Min


15 Lesson 124-Optimum Population
5 Min


1 National Income
5 Min


2 Problems of Measuring National Income and Solutions.
5 Min


3 Importance (Uses) of National Income Statistics.
5 Min


4 Identification of Macroeconomic Variables.
5 Min


5 Circular Flow of Income — Two‑sector Saving (Frugal) Economy.
5 Min


6 Consumption — the consumption function, APC & MPC, determinants of consumption
5 Min


7 Saving
5 Min


8 Saving
5 Min


9 Savings II
5 Min


10 Investment
5 Min


11 Determination of Equilibrium Level of Income.
5 Min


12 The Multiplier – Calculation of the Multiplier
5 Min


13 Accelerator – Calculation on the Accelerator Principle.
5 Min


14 Money
5 Min


15 The Demand and Supply of Money
5 Min


16 The Value of Money — Retail Price Index (Cost of Living) & Quantity Theory of Money
5 Min


17 Commercial Banks
5 Min


18 The Balance Sheet of a Commercial Bank
5 Min


19 Central Banks
5 Min


20 Micro Finance Activities — Elements of good appraisal of a loan file by a Credit Union
5 Min


21 Meaning of Public Finance
5 Min


22 Taxation
5 Min


23 Types of Tax
5 Min


24 Economic Consequences of Taxation
5 Min


25 The Budget
5 Min


26 Programmed Budget (Program Budgeting)
5 Min


27 The Public (or National) Debt
5 Min


28 Terms of Trade (TOT)
5 Min


29 Structure of the Balance of Payments
5 Min


30 Balance of Payments — Surplus
5 Min


31 Major International Economic Institutions
5 Min


32 Regional Economic Groupings and Economic Integration
5 Min


33 Foreign Exchange Market
5 Min


34 Foreign Exchange Rate
5 Min


35 Exchange Rate Adjustments
5 Min


36 Economic growth
5 Min


37 Economic growth — Simple growth models, Harrod-Domar & Rostow
5 Min


38 Economic Development
5 Min


39 Industrialisation, deindustrialisation and reindustrialisation
5 Min


40 The Trade or Business Cycle
5 Min


41 Government Economic Objectives
5 Min


42 Government Economic Objectives
5 Min


43 Unemployment
5 Min


44 Unemployment — Problems of Unemployment in Cameroon (Directed Work 7)
5 Min


45 Inflation
5 Min


46 Deflation
5 Min


47 Privatisation
5 Min


48 Nationalisation
5 Min


49 Regional Policy
5 Min


50 Growing and Aging Population
5 Min


51 Optimum Population
5 Min


1 Lesson 104-Structure of the Balance of Payments.
5 Min


2 Lesson 106-Balance of Payments — Surplus
3 Min


3 Lesson 107- Major International Economic Institutions
5 Min


4 Lesson 108-Regional Economic Groupings and Economic Integration.
5 Min


5 Lesson 109-Foreign Exchange Market.
5 Min


6 Lesson 110-Foreign Exchange Rate..
5 Min


7 Lesson 110,Foreign Exchange Rate
5 Min


8 Lesson 108-Regional Economic Groupings and Economic Integration.
5 Min


9 Lesson 112- Economic growth.
5 Min


10 Lesson 113-Economic Development
5 Min


1 Lesson 87,Money.
5 Min


2 Lesson 88-The Demand and Supply of Money.
5 Min


3 Lesson 89-The Value of Money — Retail Price Index (Cost of Living) & Quantity Theory of Money.
5 Min


4 Lesson 90-Commercial Banks.
5 Min


5 Lesson 91-The Balance Sheet of a Commercial Bank.
5 Min


6 Lesson 92-Central Banks.
5 Min


7 Lesson 93, Micro Finance Activities — Elements of good appraisal of a loan file by a Credit Union
5 Min


8 Lesson 94, Meaning of Public Finance.
5 Min


9 Lesson 103. Terms of Trade (TOT).
2 Min


1 Lesson 76 National Income.
5 Min


2 Lesson 76, National_Income
5 Min


3 Lesson 77. Problems of Measuring National Income and Solutions.
5 Min


4 Lesson 77. Problems of Measuring National Income and Solutions
5 Min


5 Lesson 78. Importance (Uses) of National Income Statistics.
5 Min


6 Lesson 79, Identification of Macroeconomic Variables.
5 Min


7 Lesson 80-Circular Flow of Income — Two‑sector Saving (Frugal) Economy,
5 Min


8 Lesson 80. Circular Flow of Income — Two‑sector Saving (Frugal) Economy.
5 Min


9 Lesson 81, Consumption — the consumption function, APC & MPC, determinants of consumption.
5 Min


10 Lesson 81,Consumption — the consumption function, APC & MPC, determinants of consumption D.
5 Min


11 Lesson 81,Consumption — the consumption function, APC & MPC, determinants of consumption D.
5 Min


12 Lesson 82-Savings, II.
5 Min


13 Lesson 82,Saving D.
5 Min


14 Lesson 82,Saving.
5 Min


15 Lesson 83-Investment, B.
5 Min


16 Lesson 84-Determination of Equilibrium Level of Income..
5 Min


17 Lesson 85-The Multiplier – Calculation of the Multiplier..
5 Min


18 Lesson 86 Accelerator – Calculation on the Accelerator Principle.
5 Min


1 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MICRO AND MACRO ECONS
4 Min


2 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MICRO AND MACRO ECONS [Quiz]
N/A


3 THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING ECONOMICS
6 Min


4 THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING ECONOMICS [Quiz]
N/A


5 Using the PPC to explain opportunity cost
8 Min


6 Using the PPC to explain opportunity cost [Quiz]
N/A


7 Difference between positive Economics & Normative Economics
4 Min


8 Difference between positive Economics & Normative Economics [Quiz]
N/A


9 THE CONCEPTS OF SCALE OF PREFERENCE AND OPPORTUNITY COST
4 Min


10 THE CONCEPTS OF SCALE OF PREFERENCE AND OPPORTUNITY COST [Quiz]
N/A


11 Economics as a Social Science
5 Min


12 Economics as a Social Science [Quiz]
N/A


13 Meaning of Economics
4 Min


14 Meaning of Economics [Quiz]
N/A


15 Reasons why Economist Disagree
7 Min


16 Reasons why Economist Disagree [Quiz]
N/A


17 Uses of the Production Posibility Curve
4 Min


18 Uses of the Production Posibility Curve [Quiz]
N/A


19 THE CONCEPT OF SCARCITY AND CHOICE
5 Min


20 THE CONCEPT OF SCARCITY AND CHOICE [Quiz]
N/A


21 Meaning of growth path
6 Min


22 Meaning of growth path [Quiz]
N/A


23 The Production Possibility Table or PPC Table
5 Min


24 The Production Possibility Table or PPC Table [Quiz]
N/A


25 Types of PPC
5 Min


26 Types of PPC [Quiz]
N/A


27 How are Theories formed in Economics
5 Min


28 How are Theories formed in Economics [Quiz]
N/A


29 Meaning of production possibility curve
4 Min


30 Meaning of production possibility curve [Quiz]
N/A


31 Characteristics of rent
3 Min


32 Characteristics of rent [Quiz]
N/A


33 Types of Rent
5 Min


34 Types of Rent [Quiz]
N/A


35 Role of Price Mechanism
5 Min


36 Role of Price Mechanism [Quiz]
N/A


37 Limitation of the Price Mechanism
5 Min


38 Limitation of the Price Mechanism [Quiz]
N/A


39 The meaning of Merit Goods
6 Min


40 The meaning of Merit Goods [Quiz]
N/A


41 Rewards of factors of production
4 Min


42 Rewards of factors of production [Quiz]
N/A


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