| Course Name |
(中) 經濟學原理(二)(2138) |
| (Eng.) Principles of Economics(II) |
| Offering Dept |
International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness |
| Course Type |
Required |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
PANG YA WEN |
| Department |
International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2026-SPRING |
| Course Description |
In this course, topics related to macroeconomics will be covered, including gross domestic product(GDP), consumer price index(CPI), inflation, economic growth, unemployment, monetary system, aggregate demand/supply, monetary/fiscal policy...etc. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1. Distinguish the difference between Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
2. Understand important macroeconomics concept and theory.
3. Apply concepts of macroeconomics to the real economy.
4. Analyze economic activities/phenomenon in the real world by macroeconomics theory. |
| 1.Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture |
| 2.Basic knowledge and skills in agribusiness |
| 3.Awareness of international situations and global service |
| 4.Using English as the means for communication |
| 5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship |
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| Lecturing |
| Discussion |
| Exercises |
| topic Discussion/Production |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
228 Holiday
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| Week 2 |
Introduction; Ch23 Measuring a Nation’s Income
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| Week 3 |
Ch23 Measuring a Nation’s Income |
| Week 4 |
Ch24 Measuring the Cost of Living
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| Week 5 |
Ch25 Production and Growth
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| Week 6 |
Spring Break |
| Week 7 |
Ch26 Saving, Investment and the Financial System |
| Week 8 |
Mid term |
| Week 9 |
Ch28 Unemployment |
| Week 10 |
Labor day |
| Week 11 |
Ch29 Monetary System |
| Week 12 |
Ch30 Money Growth and Inflation |
| Week 13 |
Ch31 Open Economy I |
| Week 14 |
Ch32 Open Economy II |
| Week 15 |
Final Exam |
| Week 16 |
Make-up assignments
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self-directed
learning |
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
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| Evaluation |
Attendance and Class Participation 30%
Midterm 35%
Final 35%
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| Textbook & other References |
| Principles of Economics: the 6th edition (2008) by N. Gregory Mankiw, South-Western Cengage Learning |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| iLearning |
| Office Hours |
| TBA |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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