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Title DISSERTATION
Code BLEL710
Coordinator Prof BJM Deffains
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Bruno.Deffains@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 7 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 60

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
MSc Business Law and Economics

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           10
Some group lectures will be provided initially to provide support on research methods and research design. Reference will be made to the analytical tools already covered in earlier modules relating for example to: law and economics analysis, microeconomics, game theory, quantitative methods. In addition, each student will receive regular personal guidance from a supervisor throughout the dissertation process, which will include bibliographical advice and comments on one-page dissertation outlines. It is highly recommended that students meet in person with their supervisor and discuss the dissertation topic ideas. Plan to meet with her/him as needed throughout the year; student will be sending his supervisor bibliographies and dissertation abstracts for comments and suggestions.
10
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 590
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  15,000 - 20,000 word  Semester three  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Dissertation Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Aims

Students will undertake a piece of individual research relating to analysis of a Law and Economics topics of their choice.

Learning Outcomes

Students will develop a systematic understanding, demonstrated knowledge and a critical awareness of current issues affecting the selected law and economics topics

Students will demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of established, applied techniques of research and analysis as used to interpret knowledge and practice in the area

Students will demonstrate a conceptual understanding to enable critical evaluation of the methodologies

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures, class discussions, group work, action learning sets and case studies - Some group lectures will be provided initially to provide support on research methods and research design. Reference will be made to the analytical tools already covered in earlier modules relating for example to: law and economics analysis, microeconomics, game theory, quantitative methods.

In addition, each student will receive regular personal guidance from a supervisor throughout the dissertation process, which will include bibliographical advice and comments on one-page dissertation outlines. It is highly recommended that students meet in person with their supervisor and discuss the dissertation topic ideas. Plan to meet with her/him as needed throughout the year; student will be sending his supervisor bibliographies and dissertation abstracts for comments and suggestions.

Syllabus
1 

Students will undertake a piece of individual research relating to analysis of Law and Economics topics of their choice. Research methods should include theoretical and/or empirical methods at the forefront of current practice in order to develop models and/or evidenced-based responses to relevant research questions.

Awareness should be demonstrated of current academic and professional literature and of current professional law and economics practices.

Results should demonstrate rigorous techniques and qualitative or quantitative insights into the chosen subject matter.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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