Handbook

Economics is a social science that studies the ways in which people interact with one another and make decisions in a world characterised by limited resources. The goal of this course is to provide you with comprehensive tools to 'think like an economist' - that is, to be able to use economic principles to ask and answer questions about how the world works or the effects of policies. We will cover topics such as how individuals or firms make decisions about the demand or supply of a product, how we can determine the efficiency of a market, and how we evaluate the costs and benefits of government intervention in a market.

The course is delivered via Playconomics, the first Massive Interactive Immersive Course in the world. Playconomics covers both microeconomics and macroeconomics and comprises the videogame, the eBook (and associated slides), educational videos, the online community portal, as well as a wide range of assessments (in standard format or game-related) delivered through the game.