Economics

This course further covers the principles of economics to understand the decision of consumers and producers, market structure and general equilibrium; to use the mathematics tools and make the economic analysis qualitatively and quantitatively. The contents of the course include five parts mainly: introduction, consumer decision, producer decision, market structure, and general equilibrium and welfare. The course focuses on both the introduction of microeconomic theory and the application to the current situation in China.

There are important differences in terms of economic dynamics between cities and regions. The question of why some areas tend to be wealthier than others, and how these differences in wealth change over time, is crucial. This course analyzes the economic success and failure of cities and regions according to the main economic theories of regional growth. Building on theories and concepts from previous courses, students start with agglomeration theories. Then traditional growth theories of convergence and divergence, the basic concepts of evolutionary theory and its application to the spatial dynamics of industries, economic growth, and the spatial dynamics of innovation networks are considered. Special attention is devoted to the spatial-economic and industrial and innovation policy in the Netherlands and the European Union. Students organize a seminar with people from the academic, policy, and business world.

This course provides an introduction to intermediate macroeconomics. The course covers the two main branches of macroeconomics: economic growth, economic cycles, and related macroeconomics topics. The course presents solid theory with clear examples to explain the theories. Through further study of the macroeconomics knowledge system, this course is expected to lead students to think about macroeconomic phenomena and issues and the development of macroeconomic theories related to them.