Economics

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Assignment 2 15%
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 Assessment 1 - 11th December 2015
Two of the main market structures discussed in
economics are monopolistic competition and monopoly.
Analyse the main differences and similarities of the two
models. Support your answer by providing an industry
example for each model in a countrys business
environment.

Essay-type, 2000 words.

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 Assessment 2 - 22nd April 2016
Unemployment is currently one of the most serious
challenges that contemporary economies must
overcome. Using relevant examples, analyse the main
types of unemployment and provide recommendations to
effectively manage this phenomenon. You should also
examine the effects of government intervention.

Essay-type, 2000 words.

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 Econ books
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Recommended texts:

Begg, D., Fischer, S. and Dornbusch, R. (2008) Economics,

McGraw-Hill.

Lipsey, R.G., and Chrystal (2007) Economics, Oxford University

Press.

Sloman, J., Hinde, K., and Garratt, D. (2010) Economics for

Business,Prentice Hall.

Andria Christodoulou
BSc, MSc, ACCA
 Statistics

Andria Christodoulou
BSc, MSc, ACCA
 Assessment

Assignment 1 15%
Assignment 2 15%
Final exam 70%

Andria Christodoulou
BSc, MSc, ACCA
 Assessment 1 - 11th December 2015
For the following terms associated with sample surveys, give a brief
definition of what the term means and an example of its occurrence or use in
any sample survey of your choice.
(a) Sampling frame
(b) Systematic sampling
(c) Stratified sampling
(d) Non-response error
(e) Random sample
(f) Multi-stage sampling.

Essay-type, 1200 words.

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Andria Christodoulou
BSc, MSc, ACCA
 Assessment 2 - 22nd April 2016
See relevant assignment guide available
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Andria Christodoulou
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 Statistics books
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Recommended texts:

Morris C. (2011) Quantitative Approaches in Business Studies 8th

Edition Harlow: Pearson Education

Wisniewski M. (2009) Quantitative Methods for Decision Makers 5th

Edition Harlow: Pearson Education

Taylor S. (2007) Business Statistics: For Non-Mathematicians

Revised 2nd Edition Palgrave Macmillan

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 Statistics books
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Websites:

http://www.statistics.gov.uk

http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/

http://www.stats.gla.ac.uk/steps/glossary

http://wps.prenhall.com/ema_uk_he_morris_quantapp_6/0,7100
,548948-,00.html

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