Study Guide

Objective

Students will know the main concepts of regional economics as well as factors associated with the development of economic regions while being able to discuss current economic issues. Students will be able to compile reports on the state of economic development.

Content

The world as an operational environment and regional economic viewpoints
Demographic factors and their effect on the economy
Europe as a economic region and the development of the EU
Finland's competitiveness and production structure
Energy issues in economic decision making

Materials

Tiedot löytyvät moodlesta

Teaching methods

Monimuotototeutus

Employer connections

Työelämäseminaari

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to use concepts expertly and in a variety of ways. They are able to critically and analytically analyse changes and trends in the economic operational environment and to reflect upon their own learning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use the concepts of the subject area systematically and logically. They are able to assess and analyse changes and trends in the economic operational environment at least to some extent.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use the basic concepts of the economic operational environment and to describe their content.