| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12845:[2025 Spring]IR18‐DE103 Economics for Global Studies (RA) § 12846:IR-AS103 Introduction to Economics (RA) § 12847:RUIR-1213 Economics for Global Studies(RA) | 2025 | Spring | Tue4 | College Of International Relations | HO THANH TAM | 2 |
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Course Outline and Method
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This course introduces fundamental economic concepts and theories to international studies students. It covers both microeconomics—the analysis of choices made by individual decision-making units (households and firms)—and macroeconomics—the analysis of the economy as a whole.
The goal of this course is to help students understand essential economic concepts, theories, and issues.
Students will explore key concepts including supply and demand, market competition, elasticity, government policies, production costs, competitive markets, and international trade. The course also covers macroeconomic measurements, theories, monetary and fiscal policy, open economies, and economic growth and development.
Student Attainment Objectives
1.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core economic concepts, government policies, and competitive market.
2.Apply economic concepts to examine real-life situations and make informed judgments and decisions.
3.Communicate economic knowledge, ideas, and analysis effectively through both oral and written formats.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction and Course Overview |
Microeconomics, Opportunity Cost, Market, Macroeconomics, Price, Marginal Analysis |
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| 2 | Supply, Demand, and Government Policies I |
Demand Curve, Supply Curve, Equilibrium, Perfect Competition |
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| 3 | Supply, Demand, and Government Policies II |
Elasticity, Tax, Government Policies |
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| 4 | Consumer and Producer Surplus and the Efficiency of Markets |
Consumer Surplus, Producer Surplus, Cost of Taxation, Deadweight Loss, Externalities, Efficiency of Market |
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| 5 | Firm and Consumer Behavior |
Costs of Production, Competitive Market, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly, Theory of Consumer Choice, Consumer Behavior |
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| 6 | Welfare Economics |
Equity and Efficiency, Income Inequity and Poverty, Market Failure, Externalities, Environmental Issues and the Economics of Climate Change |
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| 7 | International Trade |
Comparative Advantage, Free Trade, Gains and Losses from Trade, Production Possibility Frontier, Tariff and Quotas |
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| 8 | Measurement of Macroeconomy I |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
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| 9 | Measurement of Macroeconomy II |
Inflation, Investment, Saving, Unemployment Rate |
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| 10 | Macroeconomic Theories |
Aggregate Demand Curve, Aggregated Supply Curve, Stability Policy, |
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| 11 | Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy |
Central Bank, Monetary System, Instrument of Monetary Policy, Inflation Rate, Interest Rates, National Debt, Public Sectors, Social Security, Federal Deficits |
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| 12 | The Open Economy |
Trade Balance, Exchange Rate, Saving and Investment, Capital Mobility, Foreign Exchange Market, Public Policy |
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| 13 | Economic Growth and Development |
Accumulation of Capital, Human Capital, Labor Efficiency, Technological Progress, Research and Development |
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| 14 | Group Presentations |
Group Presentations and Discussions on Selected Economic Topics |
Class Format
Classes will take place in the classroom according to schedule.
Recommendations for Private Study
For the best learning experience, students should review the instructor-provided readings before each class. Active participation during lectures includes taking notes, asking questions, and sharing opinions in discussions.
Students should regularly review class material and stay informed about current events.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | - Class participation & quizzes: 30%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
- Class participation and short answer quizzes after each session
- Two problem-solving writing assignments
- A group presentation on a selected topic
- A final report analyzing current news using economic theories
Please note: Late or incomplete assignments may result in grade reduction, and missing three or more classes will result in a failing grade ("F").
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Economics | Mankiw, N. Gregory | Cengage Learning | 978-0357038314 |
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
International Monetary Fund: https://www.imf.org/
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development: https://www.oecd.org/
The Economist: https://www.economists.com/
The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/
World Bank: https://www.worldbank.org/
World Trade Organization: http://www.wto.org
Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce: https://www.bea.gov
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
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