Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Master specialist knowledge in the field of economic, political and social sciences in order to mobilise it on issues related to political, economic and social environments.
• Master and appropriately mobilise highly specialised knowledge and methodological approaches within of economic, political and social sciences.
• Analyse concrete political, social and economic issues in a multidisciplinary way, identifying future societal changes.
• Mobilise highly specialised knowledge methods and tools in different fields of economic, political and social sciences.
• Analyse a situation by critically selecting adapted methodological theories and approaches.
• Develop innovative solutions/actions/policies/methodologies adapted to an institutional and social context of actors concerned in a process of change.
• Innovate in the development of methodologies and tools for analysis and decision-making in economic, political and social sciences.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Implement a scientific approach in order to carry out detailed research on issues within the economic, social or political field.
• Construct a reference framework, formulate questions or hypotheses from the analysis of scientific literature.
• Be critical and have a general overview of the analysis of problems and implementation of actions in the economic, social and political fields.
• Critically analyse the extent and limitations of actions implemented in the economic, social and political field.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This class allows students to understand and master the mathematical tools to apply them to economic concepts. The class also puts forwards traditional hypothses in economics and question their empirical validity. This will help students develop their critical thinking towards those models.

Content of UE

This class cover the following chapters:
1. Introduction and the economic representation of politics
2. The representation of variations
3. Production functions
4. Production of several outputs
5. Dynamic models

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The evaluation will take the form of open questions which could be exercises as well. 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The evaluation will take the form of open questions which could be exercises as well.