ECO1010
erspectives in Economics
Both Terms
This is an introduction to the nature of the economic problem and how society and man deal with the economic problem. It will cover resource allocation and the concept of economic efficient, market economy versus command economy, product and factor markets, macroeconomic indictors and the nature of macroeconomic problems, and macroeconomic policy. (Not for Economics Majors and Minors.)

1st Term:	ECO1010A,B,C  Lecturer : Dr. Tang Hak-Kan, Sam Course Outline
2nd Term:	ECO1010D,E   Lecturer : Dr. Tang Hak-Kan, Sam

ECO1011
asic Microeconomics
Both terms
Consumer preference and decision making, demand theory and applications, theory of the firm, perfect competition in partial equilibrium, monopoly, oligopoly, basic game theory, general competitive equilibrium, welfare economics, market failure.

1st Term:	ECO1011A Lecturer : Prof. Chou Szu Wen, Eric Course Outline ECO1011B Lecturer : Dr. Ng Ai Kheng Course Outline
2nd Term:	ECO1011C Lecturer : Dr. Yung Chor Wing Linda ECO1011D Lecturer : Dr Ng Ai Kheng

ECO1021
asic Macroeconomics
Both terms
This course covers basic concepts in macroeconomic theory. Major topics include: nation income accounting, consumption and investment theories, demand and supply of money, unemployment and inflation, fiscal and monetary policies, balance of payments and exchange rate systems.

1st Term:	ECO1021A Lecturer : Prof. Zeng Zhixiong Course Outline ECO1021B Lecturer : Prof. Yip Chong Kee Course Outline
2nd Term:	ECO1021C Lecturer : Dr. Ng Ai Kheng ECO1021D Lecturer : Mr Leung Kwong Tak

ECO1111
uantitative Methods in Economics I
1st term
The main concern of this course is to furnish students with mathematical concepts and techniques that are fundamental to an understanding of modern economics. Topics includes: 1. elementary set theory; 2. concepts of functions, limits, continuity; 3. one-variable differential calculus 4. simple integration

ECO1111A,B Lecturer : Prof. Wong Kam Chau  Course Outline

ECO1131
inancial Accounting for Economists
2nd term
This course introduces accounting as a measurement system which reflects the efficiency and performance of an organization. Accounting theory and principles are discussed. The components of accounting--balance sheet, income statement, fund flow statement--are described. Special emphasis is put on the interpretation of financial statements in terms of liquidity, solvency, profitability, efficiency, and growth. This course serves as a conceptual background for the study of money and banking, and financial economics.

ECO1131 Lecturer : Dr. Ng Ai Kheng

ECO1310
urrent Hong Kong Economic Issues

This course introduces various aspects of the Hong Kong economy to students with no economics background, such as trade, finance, industries, the monetary system, public finance, employment, inflation, income distribution and the China-Hong Kong economic relationship. It also discusses the development of the Hong Kong economy, as well as analyses current economic problems. (Not for Economics Majors and Minors.)

ECO1340
sian Financial Crises

This course, designed for students with no previous training in economics, examines the major economic issues of the Asian financial crises, particularly with reference to Hong Kong and the Mainland. Cross-country comparisons will be made between Hong Kong and other affected Asian economics, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries. Topics include the underlying causes of the crisis, the region-wide contagion. IMF rescue packages, the short-term and long-term impacts on Hong Kong and the Mainland, measures taken by the HKSAR government, the pros and cons of the Linked Exchange Rate System, banking and financial markets supervision, and the feasibility of dollarization. (Not for Economics Majors or Minors, or students who have taken ECO3320, GEE 252Q and 257Q.)

ECO1420
nderstanding Banking and Finance
Both terms
This course is an overview of the institutional and practical aspects of the banking and financial sectors of the economy, designed for students with no previous knowledge or training in economics. Topics to be discussed include: interest rate determination, management and operation of the banking system, banking policy and supervision, interbank market, interbank liquidity, linked exchange rate, rate of return to investment, diversification, stock market movements, initial public offering, and derivatives. (Not for Economics Majors or Minors or students who have taken ECO 3410, 3420, 3520 or GEE 256Q.)

1st Term:	ECO1420A   Lecturer : Dr. Yan Wai Hin Course Outline
2nd Term:	ECO1420B  Lecturer : Dr. Yan Wai Hin

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