Economics (oud)

*Understand how the economy works and shapes today’s challenges

Description

**Economics is everywhere ** Economic forces shape the world around us. From rising grocery prices to debates over government subsidies for green technology, from the influence of big tech to labour shortages, economics is at the heart of today’s biggest societal challenges. Why is the U.S. government raising tariffs on foreign goods, and how does that impact businesses and consumers, at home and abroad? What role do central banks play in controlling inflation, and why does it matter for your future? In this minor, you will use economic principles to analyze pressing issues, gaining the tools to understand and shape the policies that influence our daily lives.

What will you learn?

This minor provides a solid basis in core courses in economics. You will learn to analyse decisions taken by firms, consumers, investors and the government. You will get essential insights to understand the working of the economy as a whole, on a national and international scale. You will gain important skills in terms of data analysis, and economic reasoning and communication, that will help you to solve problems in economics and beyond, as well as to formulate well-informed policy responses. You will also understand what is included in the economics toolkit and what is not, and how economic insights relate to insights from other disciplines.

For whom is this minor?

All third-year students from Leiden University, Delft University of Technology, Erasmus University Rotterdam and other universities (all programs) with 30 EC minor space in the first semester. A better understanding of economics can be an asset for people holding a bachelor in many different disciplines. It can be particularly relevant for students of Political Science, International Studies, Security Studies, Law and Public Administration. Are you studying Public Administration at Leiden University? You can take this minor if you follow the specialization “Beleid, Bestuur en Organisatie”, but not if you follow the specialization “Economie, Bestuur en Management”. Successful completion of the full minor gives access to the Master Economie van de Publieke Sector to students who hold a University bachelor without a major in Economics. The minor can also be a good preparation for the Msc programme Economics and Governance. Only students holding a university propaedeutic certificate and who are also enrolled at a university institution can be admitted to the minor.