Students will:

1. Get an understanding of basic economic theory;

2. Learn the mathematical and statistical techniques necessary for a proper understanding of the discipline;

3. Get an introduction to real world economic issues and problems facing the country and the world;

4. Gain an understanding of proper policy responses to economic problems;

5. Get trained to collect primary data and learn sampling techniques;

6. Learn to use scientific empirical methods to arrive at conclusions about the validity of economic theories;

7. Get trained in the art of economic modelling.