Universität Wien

040078 VO STEOP: Principles of Economics (BA) (2026S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
STEOP
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We 18.03. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tutorium:
DI 24.03.2026 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock;
DI 14.04.2026 und 21.04.2026 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
DI 28.04.2026 16.45-18.15 Ort: Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

  • Monday 02.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 04.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 05.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 09.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 11.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 16.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 19.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 23.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 24.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 26.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 13.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 14.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 16.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 20.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 21.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 23.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 27.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 28.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 30.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Objectives: The students become familiar with basic concepts, applications, and subfields of economics, as well as with the basic methods of economists by means of specific examples.
Contents: Definition and delimitation of economics, basics of microeconomics (e.g.: supply and demand, elasticity, perfect competition vs. monopoly power, external effects, public goods), basics of macroeconomics (e.g.: macroeconomic indicators, economic growth, business cycle, fiscal and monetary policy, international economics).
Method: The course material is explained to the students in a series of lectures.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam with multiple choice questions (separate registration for the exam is required!).
Materials permitted: One page (size A4) with notes, pocket calculator.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a positive assessment, more than half of all possible points must be achieved.

Examination topics

Contents of the course according to the beamer presentation.

Reading list

Krugman, Wells: Essentials of Economics, 6. edition, Worth Publishers (2023)

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 26.02.2026 08:05