Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Economic Problems and Solutions
Course Code
LSPA_734
Branch of Science
Economics and Business; National Economy of Latvia
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Communication Science; Information and Communication Science; Law; Medical Services; Pedagogy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Spīča
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
Rīga, Brīvības gatve 333, Sporta teorijas katedra, inese.spica@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Provide theoretical and practical knowledge of economic problems and its solutions.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Has an understanding of the development trends of economic systems at a conceptual level
Individual work and tests
Seminar activities • test 1 • test 2
2.Understands economic theory at the level of comprehension.
3.Demonstrates applied knowledge of contemporary economic issues
Individual work and tests
The economic problem and its solution
Skills
1.Is able to analyse and evaluate economic development at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels
Individual work and tests
Seminar activities • The economic problem and its solution
2.Is able to calculate and compare economic indicators
Individual work and tests
The economic problem and its solution • Seminar activities
3.Is able to identify economic issues at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels
Individual work and tests
Seminar activities • test 2
Competences
1.Able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of the economy, to solve economic problems, at micro and macro level
Individual work and tests
test 2 • test 1 • Seminar activities • The economic problem and its solution
2.Is able to plan, organise, and forecast effective economic activities at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels
Individual work and tests
The economic problem and its solution • test 1 • test 2
3.Is able to conduct research of scientific value in the field of economics
Individual work and tests
test 1
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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1.
The economic problem and its solution |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Prepare a description of one economic problem and its solution in the form of a scientific Article of 8-10 pages and a maximum of 5000 words |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Seminar activities |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Participation in discussions on economic problems and solutions |
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2.
test 1 |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Economic problems and solutions - part 1 |
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3.
test 2 |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Economic problems and solutions - part 2 |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Economic problems and solutions
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2
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Topics
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Basic economic concepts and business environment
Description
Characteristics of economic concepts and content of the business environment |
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2
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Topics
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Economic resources, economic movements and the principle of economy
Description
Types of economic resources, economic circular model, characterisation of the principle of economy |
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2
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Production, productivity, cost and profit
Description
Types of production, concept of productivity, company costs and profits |
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2
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Topics
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Market concept, market forms, competition and maximisation of profits
Description
Comparative analysis of full and incomplete competitive market forms and maximisation of profits |
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2
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Offer, offer Act
Description
Quote volume, function, quote Law |
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2
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Demand, demand law, demand influencing factors and demand flexibility
Description
Volume of demand, function, demand law, variable response of demand and flexibility of demand |
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2
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Demand, supply and market balance
Description
Demand-supply interrelations and the importance of market equilibrium in the economy |
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2
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Topics
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Consumer behaviour on the market and ultimate validity
Description
Consumer behaviour on the market and characteristics of the concept of end-use |
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2
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Money, banking and business finance
Description
Characteristics of money, types of banks and methods of financing entrepreneurship |
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2
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Topics
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Taxation, Budget, Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Description
Types of taxation, content of budgetary, fiscal and monetary policy |
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2
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Topics
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National economy, inflation, unemployment and population
Description
Economic indicators characterising the national economy, inflation, unemployment and population |
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2
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Topics
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National economy, inflation, unemployment and population
Description
Economic indicators characterising the national economy, inflation, unemployment and population |
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2
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Topics
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Economic growth and development
Description
Concept of economic growth, economic indicators, economic cycles |
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2
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International trade, balance of payments and exchange rate
Description
Theory and policy of international trade, balance of payments content, currency types |
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Economic challenges and solutions - Test 1
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Topics
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Economic challenges and solutions - Test 2
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bikse, V. Ekonomikas teorijas pamatprincipi. Rīga: SIA "Izglītības soļi", 2007, 454 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Škapars, R. Mikroekonomikas teorijas pamati. Rīga: LU, 1998, 376 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Bikse, V. Makroekonomikas pamati. Rīga: Lu, 1998, 314 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Biznesa kompetences. Monogrāfija. I.Spīčas red. 1. [ sēj. ] Biznesa kompetences un Latvijas tautsaimniecības krīze. Rīga: Biznesa kompetences centrs, 2009. 146 lpp.