National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Department of Economics
Sofokleous 1 str, PC 10559, Athens, Greece
Eramus code G ATHINE 01
Subject Area Code : 03
Studies cycle : 1
Academic Supervisor :
Prof. Pantelis Kostis ( pkostis[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr)
Sofoκleous 1 str., Athens 10559, 4th floor, office 425
Administrative Coordinator :
Lampros Vandoros (lvandoros[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr)
Sofocleous 1 str., Athens 10559, 4th floor, office 403
Courses offered in English (7 ects / course)
1st semester
Tutor: Prof. Tsani Stella stsani@econ.uoa.gr
Course link: eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ECON289/
Course description
The purpose of the course is to give students a thorough understanding of the analytical tools and principles of economics that are applied to the behaviour of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers. Lectures cover:
a. Consumer theory: Preferences and utility. Budget constraint. Optimal Choice. Income and substitution effects. Deriving individual and aggregate demand curves. Elasticities. Consumer surplus.
b. Production and cost theory: Inputs and production functions. Supply function. Cost minimization and cost curves. Profit maximization.
The successful completion of this course should help students understand the nature and scope of formal microeconomic analysis and how it can be applied. It also offers a rigorous presentation of theoretical and applied models of individual optimization expressed in mathematical terms.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of introductory elements of economics and mathematical calculus is taken for granted.
Main textbook
Nechyba (2018) Intermediate Microeconomics: An intuitive approach with calculus, Cengage, EMEA edition. Intermediate Microeconomics: An Intuitive Approach with Calculus: Amazon.co.uk: Nechyba, Thomas: 9781473759008: Books, Chapters 1-14.
Alternative textbooks:
Walter Nicholson, Christopher Snyder (2018) Microeconomic Theory: basic principles and extensions
Hal R. Varian (2018) Microeconomics: a modern approach
1st semester
Tutor: Prof. Georgia Kaplanoglou
Office: 1, Sofokleous street, No. 505 Tel: 210 368 94 59
Class-Website. eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ECON123/
Email: gkaplanog[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr
Overview: Public finance is the branch of economics that analyzes the role of government in the economy. In this course will use the basic tools of economics to analyze the prevailing views of what government does and what it could and should do. We will then look at what the public sector actually does, how it uses taxes and public spending, and how it affects individual and corporate decision-making and social welfare.
Prerequisites:
Intermediate Microeconomics is an essential prerequisite for this course. The course will assume a competency at roughly the level of intermediate books like Varian, or Nicholson. In addition, it is critical that you have a reasonable level of mathematical skills. Calculus (derivation and integration), solving systems of equations, and a few other tools will be used.
Text Books: The recommended textbook for the course is:
Rosen, Harvey S. & Ted Gayer Public Finance, 9th or 8th Edition. New
York: McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Two very good textbooks that could be used as alternatives are the following:
1. Stiglitz, J. E., Economics of the Public Sector, W. W. Norton & Co., 3rd Edition, 2000.
2. Gruber Jonathan Public Finance and Public Policy, 3rd edition, Worth
Publishers, 2011.
Evaluation: There will be a number of assignments (3 or 4), all of which will count for 15%, of the final grade. There will be a final exam which will count for the 85% of the final grade.
COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
A. Background (Rosen, Chapters 1, 2)
B. Welfare Economics (Rosen, Chapters 3)
PART I: IS THERE A ROLE FOR THE GOVERNMENT?
A. Public Goods (Rosen, Chapter 4)
B. Externalities (Rosen, Chapter 5)
PART II: POLITICS & ECONOMICS
A. Voting and Political Economics (Rosen, Chapter 6)
PART III: GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE
A. Cost-benefit analysis (Rosen, Chapter 8)
B. Redistribution (Rosen, Chapter 12)
PART IV: TAXATION
A. Taxation and Income Distribution (Rosen, Chapter 14)
B. Taxation and Efficiency (Rosen, Chapter 15)
C. Efficient and Equitable Taxation (Rosen, Chapter 16)
1st semester
Tutors: Nikolina KOSTELETOU nkost[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr , Georgios Chortareas gchortar[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr
The textbook for this course is, International Economics: Theory and Policy, by Krugman and Obstfeld, 8th edition.
Course outline
International Economics: what is it about? (KO), chapter 1.
The Ricardian Theory of Comparative Advantage (KO), chapter 3.
The Hecksher-Ohlin Theory of Comparative Advantage (KO), chapter 4.
The Standard Neoclassical Model and Growth (KO) chapter 5.
International Trade and Policy Intervention: tariffs, quotas and export subsidies
(KO) chapters 8, 9.
The International Monetary System: Historical Background (KO) chapter 18.
Optimum Currency Areas and the European Experience (KO) chapter 20.
1rst Semester (Winter)
Prof. Pantelis Kostis ( pkostis[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr)
e-class : https://eclass.uoa.gr/main/login_form.php?next=%2Fcourses%2FECON964%2F
The course "Human Resources and Development" covers a broad array of topics centered on the role of human capital in economic growth and societal development. It explores major economic growth theories and the crucial role of human resources within these frameworks. A key focus is on human capital as an intangible asset, significantly contributing to productivity and economic expansion. The course investigates how inputs such as labor, education, and skills influence GDP growth while addressing the "unexplained part" of economic growth that remains a focal point in economic research. Additionally, it examines the relationship between population growth and economic development, with perspectives such as Malthusian theory and modern demographic transitions. Topics like birth rates, mortality, life expectancy, and migration are explored globally and specifically in Greece, particularly following the post-war era.
Further, the course examines population policies, family planning, and the effects of urbanization and rural-to-urban migration on economic structures. Human development is analyzed through metrics like the Human Development Index and the Better Life Index, which reflect economic well-being, quality of life, and happiness. The course also addresses the importance of education as an investment in human capital, exploring its impact on both individual productivity and societal growth. Another significant focus is on health disparities, the relationship between health and economic development, and the efficiency of healthcare systems, especially in times of economic or social crisis. Lastly, the course delves into cultural dimensions, poverty, and inequality, analyzing how these factors interact with human resources to shape sustainable economic development.
ECTS: 7
Grades: International students are asked to prepare an essay on topics covered in the course and present their work in class.
1st semester
Tutors:
Prof. Spyros Papathanasiou, spapathan[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr
Course outline:
Introduction to Managerial Economics (analysis of a firm, types of firms, principal-agent problem, corporate governance, internal and external environment, etc.), Business mathematics (time value of money, discount interest rate, cash flows, etc.), Analysis of firms' costs, Analysis of product demand (demand function, elasticities, market structure, product diversification), Product pricing, Capital budgeting, Sources of financing, Value of a firm, Corporate decisions under uncertainty and risk.
Basic textbook:
Douglas, E.J., Managerial Economics: Analysis and Strategy, Prentice Hall, 3rd ed., 1987.
Alternative textbooks:
2nd semester - The erasmus lectures of the course will be held after cunsultation with Mr Kainourgios
Tutors: Prof.Dimitris KENOURGIOS, dkenourg[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr
Course outline:
This course focuses on financial decision making in the modern corporation. The basic issues include: Time value of money (Present value, Future value, Perpetuities), Valuing stocks and bonds, Capital budgeting (Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Payback period rule, Discounted Payback period rule, Profitability index), Accounting statements and Cash Flow, Financial planning (Long-term planning, Short-term financing and planning, Net working capital, Operating cycle, Cash cycle, Cash budgeting, Credit management and policy), Long-term financing (Common stock, Preferred stock, Long-term debt), Cost of Capital and Capital structure (Financial leverage, Modigliani and Miller Propositions, Taxes, Costs of financial distress, Weighted Average Cost of Capital), and Dividend policy.
Basic textbook:
Ross, S., Westerfield, R.W. and Jaffe, J., Corporate Finance, McGraw-Hill (Irwin Series in Finance), 4th ed., 1996 (or later editions).
Alternative textbooks:
2nd semester
Tutor : Pending
Course aim:
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of key marketing concepts, as they apply in a variety of firms and organisations in the contemporary environment. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the core role of marketing, including the value of the marketing mix in ensuring successful marketing implementation as well as the significance of external and internal forces affecting marketing practice. Also students will learn about factors that influence consumer behaviour and the way markets are viewed and targeted by marketeers.
Students will be required to write a project. This provides an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate skills and add to their research and project presentation experience.
Course outline:
Marketing in the contemporary environment, marketing evolution, consumerism, marketing and society, company orientation, marketing and the firm, services marketing, the marketing environment, marketing research, consumer behaviour, market segmentation, positioning, the product and product life cycle, pricing, distribution and promotion.
Participating students will be evaluated on exams (50%) and written essay (50%)
Recommended Textbooks:
Essentials of Marketing, 14e, William D. Perreault, Jr.; Joseph P. Cannon; E. Jerome McCarthy, McGraw Hill
Marketing Management, P. Kotler;Kevin Lane Keller, Prentice Hall,14/E
(Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis, 8 hours per week) - The erasmus lectures of the course will be held after cunsultation with Mr Balios
1st and 2nd semester
Tutor: Prof. Dimitrios Balios, dbalios[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr
Office: 1, Sofokleous street, No. 508 Tel: 210 3689453
Aims and Objectives
This course provides the undergraduate with the fundamentals of financial accounting. Identifies the concepts and the methods of recording the business’s transactions in the General Journal, posting them in the General Lender and prepare the Trial Balance, the Income Statement and the Balance sheet of the firm. Additionally, this course focuses on financial statement analysis and refers to trend, horizontal, vertical and ratio analysis.
Course outline
The course is comprised of two sections:
First Section
Financial Accounting
Second Section
Financial Statement Analysis
A) Text books
D. Vasiliou & N. Eriotis, “Principles of Financial Accounting”, Rosili, 2010, in Greek.
D. Ginoglou, P. Tahinaki, General Accounting, Rosili, 2009, in Greek.
N. A. Niarchos, “Financial Statement Analysis”, Stamoulis, 2003, in Greek.
D. Gika, “Analysis & uses of the Financial Statements, Benos, 2006, in Greek.
B) Adjacent Bibliography
C. Warren, J. Reeve, “Financial Accounting for future Business Leaders”, 1st edition, Thomson – South Western, 2004
C. Warren, J. Reeve, Ph. Fess “Financial Accounting” 8st edition, Thomson – South Western, 2004.
J. Wild, K. Subramanyam, R. Halsey, “Financial Statement Analysis” 8st edition, McGraw Hill, 2004.
G. White, A. Sondhi, D. Fried, “ The Analysis and Use of Financial Statements, 3rd edition, Wiley 2003
2nd semester (Advanced financial accounting, 8 hours per week) - The erasmus lectures of the course will be held after cunsultation with Mr Balios
Tutor: Prof. Dimitrios Balios, dbalios[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr
Office: 1, Sofokleous street, No. 508 Tel: 210 3689453
Aims and Objectives
This course provides the necessary advanced accounting applied methods. In the first section we focus on the theoretical framework of financial accounting and the analysis of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ equity. All the previous topics are delivered in accordance with the Greek General Accountancy Plan and the International Accounting Standards. In the last section, section two, we analyze the breakeven point, the working capital, the cash flow statements and present some case studies.
Course outline
The course is comprised by two sections:
First section
The theoretical framework of financial accounting
Second section
Financial Statements Analysis: Special issues
A) Text books
1) D. Gika, “Financial Accounting”, Benos, 2008, in Greek.
2) D. Heva, A. Balla “Financial Accounting”, Benos, 2008, in Greek.
3) Ch. Vlahos, “International Accounting Standars”, volume A’ & B, Papazisis, 2009, in Greek.
4) N. Eriotis, “Notes for the Greek General Accounting Plan”, lecture notes, 2008, in Greek.
5) N. Niarchos, “Fianancial Statement Analysis”, Stamoulis, 2003, in Greek.
6) D. Gika, “Analysis & uses of the Financial Statements, Benos, 2006, in Greek.
B) Adjacent Bibliography
T. Warfield, J. Weygandt, D. Kieso, “Intermediate Accounting, Principles and Analysis”, 2nd edition, Wiley 2007.
1rst semester
(Cost accounting & Corporate accounting, 8 hours per week)
Tutor: Prof. Dimitrios Balios, dbalios[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr
Aims and Objectives
This course provides the undergraduate with the necessary applied corporate and cost accounting methods. Additionally the course introduces and analyzes the managerial and cost accounting principles, applications and budgeting.
The course is separated in two sections, where managerial and cost accounting (e.g. the relationship between managerial and cost accounting, cost accounting techniques, etc.) and corporate accounting, where various types of firms, are analyzed, accordingly.
Course outline
The course is comprised of two sections:
First Section
Managerial and Cost Accounting
Second Section
Corporate Accounting
Formation, Management, Taxation, Shareholders’ Equity, Changes in Shareholder’s Equity and Liquidation of all the types firms,e.g.
Consolidation (Principles and methods of consolidation, operations of consolidation, the elements of consolidated financial statement, the equity method).
A) Text books
G. Venieris, S. Coen, M. Koletsi “Cost Accounting, Principles & Applications”, P.I. Publishing, 2003, in Greek.
D. Hevas, “Advanced Financial Accounting”, Benos, 2010, in Greek.
G. Venieris, S. Coen “Managerial Accounting”, P.I. Publishing, 2007, in Greek.
D. Ginoglou, “Corporate Accounting”, Rosili, 2006, in Greek.
B) Adjacent Bibliography
1) J. Weygandt, P. Kimmel, E. Kieso, “Managerial Accounting”, 4th edition Wiley 2008.
2) P. Kimmel, J. Weygandt, E. Kieso, “Financial Accounting, Tools for Business Decision Making”, 4th edition Wiley 2007.
1rst Semester
Tutor: Dr Charoula Ntelopoulou, Laboratory Teaching Staff
Office: Sofokleous 1 & Aristeidou 11, No 423 (Floor 4),
Email: hadelop@econ.uoa.gr, Phone: +30 210-3689481
Skype: hara.delopoulos
Class-Website. https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ECON643/
Guidelines - Erasmus Course "e-business" Department of Economics
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Α. GENERAL DETAILS of the Course
Erasmus COURSE: “e-BUSINESS”, 1rst Semester
Tutor: Dr Charoula Ntelopoulou, Laboratory Teaching Staff
Office: Sofokleous 1 & Aristeidou 11, No 423 (Floor 4),
Email: hadelop[at]econ.uoa[dot]gr,
Class-Website. https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ECON643/
B. REGISTRATION TO ECLASS PLATFORM
Register to “eclass asynchronous elearning platform” of National &
Kapodistrian
University of Athens type https://eclass.uoa.gr/, and then select the
COURSE https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ECON643/
In order to obtain your USERID/PASSWORD of “eclass platform” you have to
communicate with the ADMINISTRATION OFFICE/SECRETARIAT in Greece at the
Department of the University of the National and Kapodistrian University
that you have already registered eg Department of Economics, eg Department
of Business Administration etc
C. WHEN THE COURSE STARTS
The 1rst lecture of "e-BUSINEES" course will take place this week,
tomorrow Wednesday, 4rth of October at the 3rd floor of Eyripidoy 14
street 18.00 Greek time.
D. COURSE OUTLINE
Technological changes have transformed "how", "when" and "how", people
work and sell goods. It is important to understand the building blocks of
e-business (eg market analysis, e-business infrastructure, e-procurement,
e-marketing, supply chain management etc), how it is conducted and how it
is managed through case studies, in order to understand the
“transformation” of the economy to a “digital economy”.
Syllabus “e-Business”
ΤΗΕΟRΥ
Textbook for this course is“E-Business & E-Commerce Management: Strategy,
Implementation and Practice by Dave ChaffeyISBN-13: 978-0273719601
ISBN-10: 0273719602
Chapter 1: Introduction to e-Business and e-commerce
Chapter 2: Market ananysis for e-commerce – case studies
Chapter 3: e-Business infrastructure
Chapter 4: e-Environment
Chapter 5: e-Business Strategy – case studies
Chapter 6: Supply chain Management
Chapter 7: e-procurement
Chapter 8: e-marketing
Chapter 9: Customer relationship management
Laboratories: Presentation and Use of ecommerce services
Evaluation:
There will be an assignment consists of 4 essays, which will count for
100%, of the final grade. Yοu have to submit the 4 essays in WORD and the
slides (.ppt) and you will present them during the semester.
IT IS MANDATORY:
to register to “eclass asynchronous elearning platform” of National & Kapodistrian University of Athens at https://eclass.uoa.gr/, and
then select the COURSE https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ECON644/
In order to obtain your USERID/PASSWORD of “eclass platform” you have to communicate with the ADMINISTRATION OFFICE/SECRETARIAT in Greece at the Department of the University of the National and Kapodistrian University that you have already registered
eg Department of Economics, eg Department of Business Administration etc
2nd Semester The erasmus lectures of the course will be held after cunsultation with Ms Delopoulou
Tutor: Dr Charoula Ntelopoulou, Laboratory Teaching Staff
Office: Sofokleous 1 & Aristeidou 11, No 423 (Floor 4),
Email: hadelop@econ.uoa.gr, Phone: +30 210-3689481
Class-Website. https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/ECON644/
Course Outline
Of particular interest is the rapid integration of intelligent information systems, IoT, etc with the aim of transforming the planet's cities into "smart" and "green" cities, in which citizens will find solutions to everyday and long-term problems such as environmental pollution, malfunctioning. public transport, large-scale disaster management and unemployment. Governments find new ways: a) of organizing and providing information on how the government collects and manages knowledge, b) of involving citizens in dialogue with the help of e-Deliberation, e-petition, e-Rulemaking, open data, public data, e-accessibility, e-iInclusion e-voting, Participatory Budgeting with the ultimate goal of e-Participation and "e-Democracy". Also, new forms of e-gov service rise: GtoC, GtoB, GtoG, GtoE, CtoC in various sector e-health, e-procurement, e-learning, tele-working etc
Outline of “e-GOVERNMENT”
Textbook for this course, is “eGovernment in the European Union” https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/inline-files/eGovernment_in_EU_June_2018_0.pdf
Chapter 1: Introduction to e-Government
Chapter 2: Back end of eGovernment Information systems
Chapter 3: e-Government Services
Chapter 4: e-Democracy
Chapter 5: Transaction security
Chapter 6: Interoperability
Chapter 7: e-Government strategy in Greece – case studies
Chapter 8: e-Government strategy in Europe, World
Chapter 9: Best Practices of e-Government Services – case studies
Laboratories: Presentation and Use of a “project management” system/software
Evaluation:
There will be an assignment which will count for 100%, of the final grade. Yοu have to submit the assignment in WORD and the slides (.ppt) and you will present your assignment
IT IS MANDATORY:
eg Department of Economics, eg Department of Business Administration etc
Erasmus Students are welcomed to write one or several 'Erasmus papers' in English. Normally, successful Erasmus papers are awarded 7 ECTS points. Typically, Erasmus papers are 10 to 15 pages long. Interested students are asked to contact a teaching staff member (be prepared to cope with the occasional "no, sorry”), write a paper according to the respective regulations, and present, discuss or defend it.
More precisely, the reader of your paper should be provided with a basic knowledge of the topic. This involves not only the presentation of statistics or historical events but also the discussion of important effects, explanation of significant interrelations, or (if applicable) the theoretical background. We strongly recommend discussing the structure and contents with the teaching staff member before preparing the paper (appointment arrangements via E-Mail).
no plagiarism (cheaters are expelled)
no copy and paste
structured paper (introduction etc.)
literature from scientific journals and books
standard way to cite the literature
no help from third parties
The grade and credits are awarded for the paper and the oral presentation.
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