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Unit 1. Economics as an integrated framework for public and international affairs
Concepts, tools, markets, role of government, stakeholders, economic policy instruments
Unit 2. Key issues of public policy
The role, relevance and impact of public policy
Various policy instruments
Finance, budget, debt
Unit 3. International economic relations
The role, relevance and impact of international economic relations
Key issues of exchange rates, trade and international finance
International economic policy and integration
Unit 4. Policy challenges
Economic growth to development dilemma
Social challenges: Unemployment, poverty and inequalities
Environmental and resource economics
Economic policy: a coordinated approach
Unit 5. The African perspective: small, open developmental economies
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