• TFEC1001
  • Econ for Tour Hosp & Leis

  • Credits (ECTS): 5
  • Hospitality Mgmt. and Tourism

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Overview

Module Description

This module will provide students with an understanding of the main economic theories which help to explain consumer, firm and government behaviour in the tourism, hospitality and leisure industries. This modules is part of the Get Smart project.

Module Aims

To provide students with an understanding of the main micro-economic theories that are relevant for the tourism, hospitality and leisure industries.

Indicative Syllabus

Introduction and Economic Systems Demand, Supply and Equilibrium Elasticity Utility and Customer Choice Costs of Production Factors of Production Market Structures: Perfect Competition and Monopoly Market Structures: Imperfect Competition Pricing Strategies Externalities Hospitality/Leisure/Tourism Sectors Examined From An Economic Perspective Review

Total Contact Teaching Hours:36

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