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Santander

Studies with Spaniards - Winter 3 2009
Political Economics and Public Finances

Language Level: Superior
Political Economics and Public Finances
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Course taken with: Primarily Local Students
University of Cantabria (Santander, Spain)

Course Description

Area of Study

Law

Prerequisites and Language Level

Superior
Prior to enrolling in courses at this language level, students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of 2 upper-division college-level Spanish courses at their home university in the U.S.

Overview

Introduction to the concept of economics. Economic structure and systems. Instruments of economic analysis. Supply and demand. Theory of demand and supply. Consumer balance. The company. Production and factors in production. The theory of costs. The function of costs. The balance of the company in perfect competition; special balance. Capital. National balance of payments. Prices. The Spanish financial system. Economic Policy. The State and International Trade. Economic growth and development. Economic integration. Regional economy of Cantabria.