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Economics at Kent is ranked in the top ten in the UK. Our economists are internationally recognised for their research and are also exciting and innovative teachers who place a particular emphasis on making economics relevant to the real world.
The School of Economics provides outstanding academic support. Each student has a dedicated academic adviser and we also run a peer mentoring scheme where experienced final-year students offer advice and support to new students.
We are an international community with academic staff and students from many countries so you develop a global perspective on your subject.
Our degree programme
In your first year, you learn how economists think and become familiar with the tools they use for analysing real economic problems. You can also study modules on the European economy in the 20th century, as well as strategy and games.
In your second and final years, you study macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative economics. Optional modules cover areas such as international finance, industrial and monetary economics, and the economics of money and banking. Our wide range of modules means you can tailor your degree to support your particular career ambitions; for example, you can choose modules that prepare you for life as a professional economist.
Year in industry
You have the option to take this programme with a year in industry. For more details, see Economics with a Year in Industry.
In previous years students have worked at:
- Bank of England
- Government Economic Service (GES)
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- PwC
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
You don't have to make a decision before you enrol at Kent but certain conditions apply.
Year abroad
We also offer four-year European Economics programmes, where you spend a year at one of our partner universities in France, Germany, Spain or Greece. For more details, see European Economics, European Economics (French), European Economics (German), European Economics (Spanish).
Extra activities
You may wish to join the following student-run societies:
- the Economics Society, which organises lecturers and conferences, as well as social events
- Kent Investment Society, which focuses on the financial markets. It is made up of analysts, head analysts and committee members, who each cover a particular financial market. In previous years, the Society has organised an annual virtual trading competition.
The School of Economics also hosts events that you are welcome to attend. These include:
- public lectures and seminars
- employability workshops
- networking events.
Professional network
Many of our staff advise UK, European and international organisations. These include:
- the Treasury (UK)
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) (UK)
- Department for International Development (DFID)
- Bank of England
- European Commission
- European Central Bank
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- European Central Bank (ECB)
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
These links mean we can bring real-life examples and scenarios into our teaching, ensuring it is up to date and relevant.
Independent rankings
Economics at Kent was ranked 8th in The Guardian University Guide 2017. In the National Student Survey 2016, 92% of Economics students were satisfied with the overall quality of their course.
For graduate prospects, Economics at Kent was ranked 2nd in The Guardian University Guide. Of Economics students who graduated from Kent in 2015, 92% were in work or further study within six months (DLHE).
Course structure
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
Stage 1
|Modules may include
EC304 - Principles of Economics
Economics is about how people make choices about what and how to produce and consume. It looks at the differences in economic outcomes between firms, people and countries and how they can be related to the effects of choices they and others have made. It builds on the very simple and plausible assumption that people make decisions in their own interests and subject to constraints. Studying economics entails both gaining an understanding of the economies in which we all live, and developing skills to think logically about economic situations. The emphasis in this module is on how economics can help us to understand the society we live in.
The module aims to provide a thorough understanding of economics at an introductory level and provides the basis for all subsequent study you may undertake in economics. It is designed to teach you how to think as an economist and how to construct and use economic models. It also shows you how be critical of economic models and how empirical evidence can be used in economic analysis.
The first term covers the principles of microeconomics and shows how they can be applied to real-life situations and economic policy. The second term develops a framework for understanding macroeconomic events and macroeconomic policy. Throughout the module and in the seminars in particular, we demonstrate the usefulness of economics as an analytical tool for thinking about real world problems.View full module details
EC309 - Statistics for Economics
The main aim of this module is to provide you with a basic understanding of statistics suitable for the Stages 2 and 3 degree programmes in Economics, although it is also suitable for students taking other Social Science degrees. This module is a prerequisite for Stages 2 and 3 Economics modules and is a core input to the second year quantitative modules, EC580 and EC581. So as well as learning basic statistics, the module provides you with the opportunity to apply statistical concepts to economic and business data using calculators and computer software. Work with Excel is an independent study element of the module, and using calculators to undertake basic descriptive statistics is an important focus of the practical problem solving.View full module details
EC314 - Data Analysis for Economists
The aim of the module is to introduce you to fundamental key skills used by economists in applying economics to real world issues. The module develops your use of information technology and your ability to access electronic and other secondary sources of data, particularly the range of skills necessary for evaluating and analysing economic data. Finally, the module will improve your computing and quantitative skills within a structured environment.View full module details
EC305 - Mathematics for Economics Mode A
This Stage 1 module is designed for students who have an A -Level in mathematics, AS mathematics or equivalent qualification. A first-year mathematics module (either Mode A or B) is a compulsory part of all economics degree programmes and these modules take place in the Autumn term with a statistics module following on in the Spring term. If you are unsure whether your mathematical background is equivalent to an A level pass, please consult the module convenors.
The aim of the module is to provide you with a good understanding of the mathematics necessary for your Stages 1, 2 and 3 Economics modules.The teaching of each topic starts from first principles, but the speed of the module assumes that you have studied mathematics before (but not economics). By the end of the module, you will have covered the important uses of mathematics in economics (and business) and be able to use many mathematical techniques commonly used to analyse economic problems. In the long term, the analytical and quantitative skills you acquire from this module are relevant to many different occupations.View full module details
EC306 - Mathematics for Economics Mode B
The main aim of this module is to provide you with a basic understanding of mathematics suitable for the Stages 2 and 3 degree programmes in Economics, Business, and Accounting. The mathematics material is developed in a clear, contextual framework, and is linked to a Stage 1 module in Economics. You develop your understanding with suitable problem sets combining mathematical concepts and economic methods.View full module details
Stage 2
|Modules may include
EC500 - Microeconomics
This is the core microeconomics module taken by all students following Economics degrees. It builds on the material covered in the Stage 1 Economics modules. The titles of many of the topics covered will be familiar, but the topics are dealt with in greater depth and with more theoretical rigour than in first year.
Microeconomics is concerned with the behaviour of individual economic agents such as consumers, firms and governments. As such, it provides the foundations for understanding all types of economics, including macroeconomics. An understanding of microeconomics ranges from essential to helpful for all other Economics modules you take.
The module is carefully designed to tell you what topics will be covered in lectures, give (alternative and/or complementary) readings, and provide a set of different types of questions and problems for seminars to test and extend your understanding of the material as well as to improve your key skills such as communication, problem solving, team work, and learning how to study efficiently.View full module details
EC502 - Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics today is a different subject than it was just a few decades ago. Old controversies have been resolved and new ones have arisen. This module builds on the first year teaching of macroeconomics to provide an intermediate course, which takes full account of the policy issues and controversies in the world macroeconomy.
Autumn Term begins by looking at the basic methodology of macroeconomic models. We then examine, in greater detail than at Stage 1, how the macroeconomic theories of aggregate demand and aggregate supply are derived. This involves studying the markets on which these theories are based. It is important to be aware that there are many theories of aggregate demand and supply. In the autumn term we use the IS-LM model, with which you should be familiar from Stage 1, to derive a theory of aggregate demand in both open and closed economies. We also examine the labour market to derive a theory of aggregate supply and study the relationship between inflation and unemployment.
Spring term starts with studying the long-run, that is, what determines the standard of living of countries in the long term, as opposed to short-run economic fluctuations. We then study microeconomic fundamentals of macroeconomics to understand in-depth the determinants of consumption, investment, and labour supply decisions. We then use these and the ideas developed in the autumn term to extensively examine macroeconomic demand management policies (fiscal and monetary) and their shortcomings. We finally study the role of the financial system in the macroeconomy and the causes behind some financial crises with special focus on the 2008/09 global financial crisis.View full module details
EC580 - Introduction to Econometrics
The quantitative estimation and evaluation of economic models is an essential feature of the study and application of economics. This module provides an introduction to econometric theory and the application of econometric techniques to economic models and data. This is achieved by explaining key economic and econometric issues using applications of econometrics that quantify and evaluate economic theory and which provide an empirical evaluation of economic behaviour and the assessment of economic policy.
The module provides both an analytical and practical introduction to econometric theory, equipping students with the analytical tools to carry out applied econometric work and to explore more advanced areas of econometric theory at later stages of their chosen degree programme. The practice and application of econometrics is achieved using both Microsoft Excel and specialist econometric software (eg Eviews &/or Stata).View full module details
EC581 - Introduction to Time-Series Econometrics
This module provides an analytical introduction to time-series econometrics and the challenges that present themselves with the analysis of time-series economic data. A key issue in this regard involves consideration of whether or not a time-series process is stationary. Traditional econometric techniques such as Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) are poorly suited to the estimation of economic models or data which exhibit non-stationary processes. This module provides an introduction to econometric methods that are suitable for stationary and non-stationary time series analyses.
The focus of the module is predominantly analytical providing students with the knowledge and understanding of time-series techniques commonly used to analyse economic data. The application of these techniques is also considered using specialist econometric software (eg Eviews). The module equips students with the analytical tools to carry out advanced time-series econometrics work at a later stage of their degree programme.View full module details
EC531 - Policy Analysis
This module applies economic theory and statistical methods to the understanding and critical assessment of economic policy. It is designed for students who have completed Stage 1 Economics. The module focuses on the policy application of economic concepts and provides an introduction to material that may be studied in greater depth at Stage 3. A key aspect of this module is the relationship to contemporary policy issues.
The module introduces you to a variety of microeconomic policy issues. Alongside formal lectures, it also consists of workshops and seminars that are designed to develop your academic research skills and the ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing. This focus provides opportunities for you to develop a range of highly transferable skills and to develop as autonomous learners. These skills lay the foundations to the independent learning skills you require for modules taught at Stage 3.View full module details
EC582 - The Economics of Human Capital
This course examines the economic relevance of human capital. We will begin by defining and categorizing different types of human capital, and then consider the economic importance of human capital both to individuals and to society. The course will explore the connections between human capital and the labour market, as well as social outcomes such as crime. We will discuss some of the challenges faced in identifying a causal effect of human capital on individual and social outcomes. Students will learn about how econometric techniques can be used to obtain causal effects.
The course will also study how human capital is formed and how it can be influenced by policy intervention. We will consider the effects of specific policy interventions on human capital development, drawing on examples from developing and developed countries.View full module details
EC538 - Economic Controversies
This module teaches you the skills of economic reasoning and argument by exposing you to critical debate within the discipline. It is designed for students who have completed Stage 1 Economics.
The module draws on current and past controversies to give you a critical insight into theoretical and empirical differences of opinion and approach to economics in the real world. The curriculum provides an insight into the academic and professional development of the discipline, and provides opportunities to develop a range of highly transferable skills and lay the foundations to many of the skills required for modules taught at Stage 3.View full module details
EC583 - Political Economy
The module will introduce students to the topic of political economy using microeconomic analytical tools. In particular, the module will provide students with an overview of microeconomic theories and empirical methods that have been used to bring new insights to issues related to political economy. The module will also explore how these issues relate to themes in development, public and environmental economics. The following topics will be covered in the module.
1. Electoral rules, voting and their economic implications:
2. Political Reforms and their Economic Impacts:
3. Institutions and Development:
4. Ethnic and Civil Conflict:
5. Climate Agreements:View full module details
EC534 - The Economics of Money and Banking
The module asks what determines the set of equilibrium prices required to provide an appropriate level of savings in an economy to finance the expected level of expected activity. It tries to link models of money, banking and finance into one generic, or foundation, view. Specifically, we shall move towards an understanding of how financial and economic innovation have moved hand in glove over many centuries and how it seems to be that when finance fails, so does the modern market economy. Some of the questions we consider are:
How can we analyse the appearance of money in an economy?
What is the link between money and finance?
What explains bank runs?
Can we explain the occurrence of financial crises?
This second-year optional module emphasises both analytical techniques and historical experience. The economic analysis of money and banking is the starting point for understanding financial markets.View full module details
Year in industry
Students can opt to take a year in industry with any of our single honours programmes, or the Economics and Management joint honours programme. The year in industry is not available on other joint programmes in Economics or the four-year European Economics programmes.
The year in industry is taken between the second (Stage 2) and third years (Stage 3) of the degree and contributes towards your final degree classification. The placement must be with a suitable employer, but the reference to 'in industry' is intended to cover employers in any service sector as well as in manufacturing.
Students are responsible for finding their placements, but the School offers structured support for the application process in the form of a non-contributory module, 'Preparing for a Placement'.
Students must have passed Stage 2 of their degree before they can embark on the year in industry.
Stage 3
|Modules may include
EC565 - Extended Economics Essay
The module aims to provide an alternative to the EC541 dissertation option for students. In this module, rather than conducting an original piece of research, you are given a set of questions with readings. You can also construct your own question so long as it is approved. You choose a question and (with help from your supervisor) write a 5,000 word essay on this question. The material covered in these essays is typically broader than that explored in the dissertation option and there is no requirement to make any 'contribution to knowledge'. However, the essay still demand more independent work than required for coursework in other modules. You are expected to read round the question AND to assimilate concepts and ideas not covered in lectures.View full module details
EC541 - Economics Dissertation
This dissertation is a 30-credit module based on self-directed study, which allows you to develop a complete piece of work within the general field of economics, from the initial idea through to a final written report. It is unique amongst the modules you are taking towards your degree in Economics, both in the ways that you learn and in the ways that you are assessed. Your learning will be largely independent, but is supported by structured supervision from your dissertations supervisor and weekly computing sessions to help in accessing, coding analysing and interpreting your data.View full module details
EC542 - Econometrics I: An Introduction to Modern Econometrics using Stata
This is a 15-credit module in applied econometrics using Stata (the most popular general-purpose statistical software package used by empirical economists), for students who have followed Stage 1 modules in mathematics and statistics and who have taken the Stage 2 module in econometrics (EC580 and EC581) or equivalent. What distinguishes this module is the adoption of the modern learning-by-doing approach to teaching econometrics, which emphasises the application of econometrics to real world problems. The focus is on understanding the theoretical aspects that are critical in applied work and the ability to correctly interpret empirical results.View full module details
EC543 - Econometrics 2: Topics in Time Series
Empirical research in macroeconomics as well as in financial economics is largely based on time series, ie chronological sequences of observations, showing the development of quantities, goods and asset prices, and interest rates. The module offers an introduction to contemporary time-series econometrics, linking the theory to empirical studies of the macroeconomy. Topics include: stationary and non-stationary stochastic processes; linear autoregressive and moving average models; linear difference equations; autoregressive distributed lag models; cointegration and equilibrium correction; vector autoregressive models. These topics are illustrated with a range of theoretical and applied exercises, which are discussed in seminars and computer classes.
The module introduces you to the research methods used by macroeconomists in academia, government departments, think tanks and financial institutions. It also helps you to prepare for the quantitative requirements of a masters programme in economics.View full module details
EC544 - Economic Integration in the EU
The European Union features strongly in all discussions of economic policy and political decision making, in particular in view of Brexit. The UK referendum has exemplified the strongly polarised and politicised opinions on the EU, its policies and regulations. Frequently economists are unable to provide a consistent analytical framework for the analysis of the various issues posed, but at the same time the demand for economists trained on the issues related to the EU e.g. customs Union and Single Market - is growing. In this module we shall explore the meaning and analysis of regional economic integration in the context of the EU. This will provide a general introduction to the economic rationale for the existence of the EU, the working of some of its main policy areas, and a critique and assessment of the developments to date. Since this module involves issues of importance concerning the debate about Brexit and its consequences for the UK and the EU, we will cover studies about the potential consequences of various post-Brexit policies and will discuss options for post-Brexit trade and migration.
At the end of this module you will be expected to have knowledge of the basic theories underlying customs union and economic and monetary union, and of the rationale for, and strengths and weaknesses of, policy intervention at EU level.
This is a module in Applied Economics and the emphasis throughout is on the development of appropriate economic theories and their application in the specific context of the regional integration in Europe. It is not concerned with the detailed discussion of the Treaties or the implementation of policy measures. Decision-making in the EU is introduced in order to understand the question of the exercise of economic power and one of the main arguments used by the Leave campaign in the UK. The nature of the economic integration is such that this module involves a broad coverage of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, often involving applied issues and applied analysis going beyond that covered in the main theory courses.View full module details
EC545 - Economics of the Labour Market
This is a one unit module offered by the School of Economics in the Autumn Term to final year students who have completed at least Stage II level or equivalent modules in macroeconomics and microeconomics.
The market for labour is the crucial mechanism that determines the distribution of income, work and opportunities. Macro factors such as globalisation, (im)migration, technological change and government policy will affect and be affected by the structure of labour markets. Rather than trying to cover the entirety of this very broad subject, the aim of this course is to focus on a few areas of topical interest and importance. We will examine the issues like the following:
1. The relationship between unemployment and wages
2. The impact of immigration on the resources of the lower skilled
3. The differences in pay and opportunities between men and women
4. Government policy towards skills and education
5. Executive pay
Throughout we attempt to integrate theoretical issues, empirical evidence and questions of policy, drawing on research covering a range of OECD countries.View full module details
EC546 - Games for Economics and Business
The growing use of game theory by economists suggests that a professional economic education is incomplete without a firm understanding of this new tool. The module aims to introduce you to a topical and important research area of microeconomic analysis, to develop your skills in setting up and solving games that arise in business and economics, and to enable you to apply game theory to different areas of economics and business.View full module details
EC547 - Industrial Economics
Industrial Economics studies why and how firms and industries behave and interact with each other. This is probably one of the most important and interesting areas in economics. Understanding firms' behaviour is relevant not only to the firms but also to the governments that design industrial policies in order to favour consumers without decreasing firms' efficiency.
During the module, we deal with issues that are present in everyday news: anti-competitive practices, the effect of market power on consumer welfare and the incentives for product innovation, and private and public effects of mergers. You have the opportunity to discuss and understand many of these topics in a deeper and more economically informed way.
This module has been designed for students who have already taken intermediate microeconomics. You are encouraged to apply economic analysis and techniques to understand the behaviour of firms and industries.View full module details
EC548 - International Finance
When we open a newspaper or an economics and business magazine, we often read topics related to monetary and financial relations between countries. A good deal of political debate is also focused on the various aspects that constitute international finance. However, these debates do not allow us to understand their theoretical underpinnings. This is what we are going to study in this module from a rigorous perspective. The first part of the module deals with some basic concepts of international macro such as the balance of payments and exchange rates, and arbitrage conditions. We then go on to analyse the impact of opening up the economy on the alternative macroeconomic policies available. In that part we also analyse the main factors that determine the exchange rates between currencies, and the power of the different models proposed. The third part of the module deals with hot topics in international finance. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of fixed and floating exchange rates, the concept of a speculative attack, how to understand current account imbalances from an inter-temporal perspective, and how world macroeconomic imbalances drove the 2008/09 international financial crisis and recent sovereign debt crisis in Europe.
The module has both a theoretical and an applied emphasis in order to insert the available theories into the real problems of the world economy. It does not analyse the detailed workings of international financial markets or questions related to firm financial management in international capital markets but students interested in these aspects can acquire basic foundations that are fundamental in understanding the context in which firms and governments work.View full module details
EC549 - International Trade
The study of international trade has always been an especially lively and controversial area in economics. Yet there was never a time when the study of international trade was as important as today. The economies of different countries are more dependent on each other than they have ever been before, meaning that, among other things, regional crises can spread throughout the world. Keeping up to date with this changing international environment and being able to understand the dynamics behind it is of key importance to firms and governments.View full module details
EC550 - Monetary Economics
This final year optional module covers a variety of monetary issues from both a theoretical and a policy perspective. The module starts with an introduction to the role of money in the economy, and theories of money supply and demand. A discussion of the Aggregate Supply and Demand model gives a basic foundation for analysing how monetary policy affects the economy, and a first theoretical perspective on the neutrality of money that is, whether monetary policy has real effects on the macroeconomy, in either the short or long run. The remainder of the module discusses current issues in monetary policy the goals of monetary policy and how these are expressed in modern simple models of monetary policy, central bank independence and inflation targeting.View full module details
EC553 - Public Economics
To understand and be able to evaluate the role played by government in the economy it is important to understand key elements of microeconomic analysis and then be able to apply this understanding to the practical evaluation of policy issues. Economic theory is typically a positive science with right and wrong answers but evaluating policy issues is a much more normative science where there are often no correct answers (just opinions). The module reflects these two sides of studying public economics.View full module details
EC562 - Economics of Finance 1
This module provides an overview of the main instruments in financial markets, the motivation for trade in these assets and the pricing of these assets. Specifically, we show how the economics of uncertainty motivates trade in a wide range of financial assets. This helps us determine how the risk and maturity of different assets affects the demand for those assets.
First, the module introduces the key principles of asset pricing: discounting, diversification, arbitrage and hedging. Second, the module introduces and motivates the use of debt, equity and derivative instruments in financial markets. Third, the module applies the key principles of asset pricing to help understand the behaviour of prices across these asset classes. While different classes of assets expose their holders to different types of risks, the key principles of asset pricing are common to all asset classes. This concept is formalised by the Fundamental Theorem of Asset Pricing.
While focusing on financial applications, the module does speak more widely to methodological challenges encountered when testing economic theories against data. These challenges are particularly relevant in financial economics. While the literature has developed a range of innovative techniques to more effectively test competing theories against the data, the answers to a number of key questions remain contested.View full module details
EC563 - Economics of Finance 2
The module develops your skills in asset pricing and your understanding of the theoretical basis of the theory behind it. The module stresses practical training in asset pricing.
There are three key topics; (i) investors' optimisation, (ii) discrete time models and (iii) option Greeks and option strategies. For (i), the module first introduces the basic financial economics, and, based on it, we establish the basis of the risk-neutral probability. For (ii), the module discusses how to construct the tree model based on the historical price data, and shows that the model can be used to find the fair prices of a wide range of financial derivatives. For (iii), the module investigates the Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) formula, and then how to use it to find the optimal hedge ratio for delta hedging. In this respect, the module also discusses how to use the return correlations to find the optimal hedge ratio.
Although the module requires some mathematical techniques, its main aim is to offer training to obtain some practical skills. Hence, the module puts stress on the intuitions and heuristics behind theorems and formulae, rather than their rigorous derivations and semantic definitions. In addition, you are expected not only to understand theories but are also to master how to use them. Indeed, you are expected make frequent use of a calculator in the final exam and the term-time assessment in order to obtain actual numbers from historical stock price data.
There are no pre-requisites for this module but the following modules are recommended: EC534(Money and Banking), EC550(Monetary), EC548(international Finance), EC562(Finance 2).View full module details
EC531 - Policy Analysis
This module applies economic theory and statistical methods to the understanding and critical assessment of economic policy. It is designed for students who have completed Stage 1 Economics. The module focuses on the policy application of economic concepts and provides an introduction to material that may be studied in greater depth at Stage 3. A key aspect of this module is the relationship to contemporary policy issues.
The module introduces you to a variety of microeconomic policy issues. Alongside formal lectures, it also consists of workshops and seminars that are designed to develop your academic research skills and the ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing. This focus provides opportunities for you to develop a range of highly transferable skills and to develop as autonomous learners. These skills lay the foundations to the independent learning skills you require for modules taught at Stage 3.View full module details
EC569 - Economic Growth
This module covers a variety of growth issues from both empirical and theoretical views. The first part of the course deals with basic concepts of economic growth, including how to measure growth and the core theories of economic growth. The second part deals with productivity; how to measure productivity and analyse different sources of productivity growth. The third part deals with economic fundamentals, including the relationship between government policies, income inequality, and growth.
The aim of the module is to teach the basic principles of economic growth in order to answer such questions as:
- what are the determinants of growth?
- how can we improve productivity?
- what kind of role does the government play on growth?
- why are there differences in the level of income among countries?View full module details
EC570 - Microeconomics of Development
In the last 30 to 35 years, the study of economic development has increasingly focused on the behaviour of individuals their opportunities, constraints, and choices to understand the causes and nature of poverty, and on formulating strategies for improving their economic well-being. This trend includes the increased application of microeconomic theories to understand phenomena related to underdevelopment, the collection and analysis of data at the individual level (as opposed to the regional or national level) and, most recently, the use of lab and field experiments to better understand individual behaviour.
The module introduces you to these trends, to show how the related microeconomic tools have contributed to a better understanding of the process of economic development. Some of these methods are now widely used by international development agencies such the World Bank and DfID as well as academic researchers to critically assess development strategies and evaluate programmes aimed at improving the economic well-being of the poor in developing countries.View full module details
EC571 - Agricultural, Food and Natural Resource Economics
This module introduces you to agriculture, food and natural resource economics and economics generally. A key objective is to help you develop an ability to apply economic thinking to problems in this area. The module considers various aspects of agricultural, food and resource economics including food production, economic theory related to agricultural policy, food supply chains and food prices, food economics specifically food labels and various economic aspects of natural resource management such as forestry and fisheries.
The module is divided into three parts. In Part A we examine the relationship between the economy and the agriculture. In Part B we consider aspects of food economics. In Part C we examine various issues relating to natural resource. The emphasis in all parts of the module is to understand the links between theory and practice.View full module details
EC534 - The Economics of Money and Banking
The module asks what determines the set of equilibrium prices required to provide an appropriate level of savings in an economy to finance the expected level of expected activity. It tries to link models of money, banking and finance into one generic, or foundation, view. Specifically, we shall move towards an understanding of how financial and economic innovation have moved hand in glove over many centuries and how it seems to be that when finance fails, so does the modern market economy. Some of the questions we consider are:
How can we analyse the appearance of money in an economy?
What is the link between money and finance?
What explains bank runs?
Can we explain the occurrence of financial crises?
This second-year optional module emphasises both analytical techniques and historical experience. The economic analysis of money and banking is the starting point for understanding financial markets.View full module details
EC583 - Political Economy
The module will introduce students to the topic of political economy using microeconomic analytical tools. In particular, the module will provide students with an overview of microeconomic theories and empirical methods that have been used to bring new insights to issues related to political economy. The module will also explore how these issues relate to themes in development, public and environmental economics. The following topics will be covered in the module.
1. Electoral rules, voting and their economic implications:
2. Political Reforms and their Economic Impacts:
3. Institutions and Development:
4. Ethnic and Civil Conflict:
5. Climate Agreements:View full module details
EC538 - Economic Controversies
This module teaches you the skills of economic reasoning and argument by exposing you to critical debate within the discipline. It is designed for students who have completed Stage 1 Economics.
The module draws on current and past controversies to give you a critical insight into theoretical and empirical differences of opinion and approach to economics in the real world. The curriculum provides an insight into the academic and professional development of the discipline, and provides opportunities to develop a range of highly transferable skills and lay the foundations to many of the skills required for modules taught at Stage 3.View full module details
EC540 - Development Economics
Average income in the richest country in the world is more than 100 times greater than average income in the poorest country. The existence of such stark differences in living standards is one of the most striking features of the world we live in.
How did this come to be?
What are the proximate and fundamental causes of such differences?
What, if anything, can be done about it?
These are some of the most important questions for human society, and they form the basis for the field of Development Economics. More specifically, Development Economics is a sub-field of economics that tries to understand the unique problems of poor countries in order to answer the questions posed above. This course will serve as an introduction to this fascinating and challenging subject. In the course we will use economic analysis to better understand the structure of poor economies and the difficulties faced by individuals and policy makers within them. The course will primarily focus on studying problems at a more aggregate level, so it integrates particularly well with EC 570 (Microeconomics of Development taught in the Spring term), which focuses on understanding the behaviour of individual agents in developing countries. The course assumes that students possess a strong background in basic macroeconomic and microeconomic theory as well as basic calculus and statistics.View full module details
EC582 - The Economics of Human Capital
This course examines the economic relevance of human capital. We will begin by defining and categorizing different types of human capital, and then consider the economic importance of human capital both to individuals and to society. The course will explore the connections between human capital and the labour market, as well as social outcomes such as crime. We will discuss some of the challenges faced in identifying a causal effect of human capital on individual and social outcomes. Students will learn about how econometric techniques can be used to obtain causal effects.
The course will also study how human capital is formed and how it can be influenced by policy intervention. We will consider the effects of specific policy interventions on human capital development, drawing on examples from developing and developed countries.View full module details
EC603 - Financial Crises
The aim of the module is to introduce the students to the evolution of the financial crises. Since financial crises are infrequent (though often occurring) events, a long-run perspective is necessary. This module will look at financial crises from the Tulip mania in 1636 through 1997 Asian financial crisis to the financial crisis of 2008. It will combine theoretical approaches, empirical facts, and case studies to fully understand their causes and consequences.View full module details
Teaching and assessment
All of our modules are taught by a combination of lectures and small group sessions, which include seminars, computing practicals, problem sets, debates and role-play games. On average, you have a total of 12-14 hours of lecture, seminar and other formal contact time per week.
The School of Economics is committed to making sure that you leave Kent with much more than just a degree in Economics. We put great emphasis on the development of transferable skills, including numeracy, analytical problem solving, data analysis, and written and oral communication, as well as subject-specific skills for further study at postgraduate level.
Some modules are assessed by continuous assessment of coursework throughout the year and an end-of-year exam in the final term. A number of modules at each stage are assessed solely through coursework.
Programme aims
The programme aims to:
- provide a stimulating education in the principles of economics and their application in which high-quality teaching motivates students to achieve their full potential
- provide a flexible and progressive curriculum that is suitable for students who have or have not studied economics before
- develop the ability to apply economic knowledge, analytical tools and skills in a range of theoretical, applied and policy problems
- provide a range of options to enable students to study selected areas of economics in depth. The teaching of these options is informed by the research and scholarship of teaching staff
- provide students with the knowledge, analytical and other skills from which they can proceed to employment in a related area to economics or further study in economics
- develop in all students, through the study of economics, a range of skills that will be of value in future employment
- provide information and advice on future employment and higher education opportunities.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
You develop knowledge and understanding of:
- the main concepts, principles, theories, models and methods of modern economic analysis and their application in different areas of economics
- the analytical skills that allow students to formulate and consider a range of economic problems and issues
- the mathematical, statistical and computing methods used in economics
- economic data and methods used to analyse such data
- economic analysis of policy
- specific problems, issues and policies in a range of areas in economics.
- key concepts affecting decision-making
- critical discussion of economic problems, issues and policies in politics and media
- an economic topic chosen by the student and submitted as a supervised final year project
- the study of other social science subjects in the first year.
Intellectual skills
You develop the ability to:
- abstract the essential features of a complex system
- think about the important variables and fixed parameters in solving a problem.
- analysis complex issues using deductive and inductive reasoning
- organise and use information to analyse complex issues and test different hypotheses.
- review critically alternative explanations and analyses of a problem
- manage a final-year supervised project on an economic topic chosen by the student.
Subject-specific skills
You develop the following subject-specific skills:
- analytical skills in economics
- ability to apply economic principles and analysis to a range of issues, problems and policies
- ability to abstract the essential features of an economic issue, problem or system
- knowledge of the principal sources of economic data and information and ability to use and present this information
- be able to carry out economic/econometric analysis of economic data
- knowledge and ability to make and provide advice on how to make economic decisions
- ability to synthesise and compare critically different economic analyses of an economic issue
- ability to research the literature on an economic issue
- ability to apply economic skills to investigate a supervised final-year project on an economic topic chosen by the student.
Transferable skills
You develop the following transferable skills:
- effective communication of analysis and ideas both orally and in written form
- ability to assemble, analyse, use and present data
- understanding of and ability to use economic, mathematical and quantitative methods to analyse issues and problems
- ability to analyse and make decisions using economic concepts, such as opportunity cost and strategic behaviour
- development of information technology skills through using statistical and econometric packages
- independence in initiating and executing work
- ability to think critically about proposed analyses and solutions to a problem or issue
- become responsible for managing own learning and academic performance
- manage a supervised final year project on an economic topic chosen by the student.
Graduate destinations
Our Economics graduates have developed careers in accountancy, banking and finance, journalism, management consultancy and business. Recent graduates have gone on to work for:
- Deloitte
- the Government Economic Service
- Citibank
- PwC
- Bank of America
- Schroders
- Goldman Sachs
- Barclays.
Help finding a job
The School of Economics supports and advises you in deciding what to do after your Economics degree. We offer:
- one-to-one advice from a member of our employability team
- employability workshops
- talks from alumni and outside employers.
The University also has a friendly Careers and Employability Service which can give you advice on how to:
- apply for jobs
- write a good CV
- perform well in interviews.
Work experience
Internships, either for a week or two or for the whole summer, can be a valuable addition to your studies. We provide guidance and assistance on where to look and how to apply.
Career-enhancing skills
Alongside a thorough understanding of economic issues, you develop key transferable skills that will appeal to employers. These include the ability to:
- think critically
- communicate your ideas and opinions succintly
- work independently
- use your initiative and be proactive
- work as part of a team and independently
- manage your time and plan effectively
- problem solve.
You can also gain extra skills by signing up for one of our Kent Extra activities, such as learning a language or volunteering.
Independent rankings
For graduate prospects, Economics at Kent was ranked 2nd in The Guardian University Guide 2017. Of Economics students who graduated from Kent in 2015, 92% were in work or further study within six months (DLHE).
According to Which? University (2017), the average starting salary for graduates of this degree is £24,000.
Entry requirements
Home/EU students
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. Students offering alternative qualifications should contact us for further advice.
It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
New GCSE grades
If you've taken exams under the new GCSE grading system, please see our conversion table to convert your GCSE grades.
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If we make you an offer, you will need to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above
|BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
BTEC National Diploma at DD or BTEC Extended Diploma at DDD plus A level Mathematics at grade B
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34 points overall or 15 points at HL, including Mathematics SL or HL at 4, or Mathematical Studies at 5
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If you need to increase your level of qualification ready for undergraduate study, we offer a number of International Foundation Programmes.
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English Language Requirements
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Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of 'pre-sessional' courses in English for Academic Purposes. You attend these courses before starting your degree programme.
General entry requirements
Please also see our general entry requirements.
The 2017/18 tuition fees for this programme are:
UK/EU fee paying students
The Government has announced changes to allow undergraduate tuition fees to rise in line with inflation from 2017/18.
In accordance with changes announced by the UK Government, we are increasing our 2017/18 regulated full-time tuition fees for new and returning UK/EU fee paying undergraduates from £9,000 to £9,250. The equivalent part-time fees for these courses will also rise from £4,500 to £4,625. This was subject to us satisfying the Government's Teaching Excellence Framework and the access regulator's requirements. This fee will ensure the continued provision of high-quality education.
For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.*
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The Government has confirmed that EU students applying for university places in the 2017 to 2018 academic year will still have access to student funding support for the duration of their course.
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Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Is It Safe to Call Romo a Leader Now?
I have always hated the ridiculous notion that Tony Romo isn't a leader. There is a perception in many circles that the Romo doesn't inspire his teammates to excel. I completely disagree with that notion. I would love for some of those people to go back and watch Joe Montana play in his prime. Was he a leader? Do you see him constantly screaming on the sidelines? Is it possible that maybe there is more than one way to act as a team leader?
Ever since Romo went down with his broken collarbone there has been talk that Jon Kitna sparked the Cowboys 5-3 finish in the second half of the season. According to those people Kitna somehow inspired his teammates to play better. Of course those same people leave out the fact that in the first two games he started the Cowboys lost 35-17 to the lowly Jaguars and 45-7 to the Packers in the most embarrassing loss in Cowboys history. And, amazingly, he supposedly managed to improve not only the offense, but also the defense a special teams while filling in for Tony Romo. It is hard for me to understand how Kitna changed the entire offensive game plan and the defensive philiosophy because he is such a great leader.
Maybe the coaches just changed things up when Wade Phillips was fired because they realized that the team was going down in flames. The offense recommitted to the running game. The defense stopped blitzing and playing man coverage on every single snap. Could it really be that simple? Maybe Jon Kitna isn't some sort of magician after all. I don't want to sound like I'm slamming Kitna. He is an excellent back up quarterback. But he is a back up for a reason. He is a solid pro. But he has zero playoff wins in 14 years. He doesn't have the arm to scare the defense. And he can't make all the throws that Romo can make. So people hang their hat on this mystical leadership quality.
Again, I'm not trying to bad mouth Kitna here. But he has even led a team to the playoffs in all his years in the league. In fact, he has 50 wins and 74 losses in his career as a starting QB. I realize that he played on some bad teams but if he really possessed these magical leadership qualities that so many want to talk about don't you think he would have willed at least one team in 14 years to a playoff appearance?
So now Romo is organizing team practices during the lockout to insure that the Dallas Cowboys turn things around next season. He is running the practices and acting as the coach of the offense while some of the other veterans are running the defense. And Romo is the guy making sure that 40+ people show up at an undisclosed location and get to work. So Romo is, in essence, the head coach of the workouts. So does that prove he is a leader?
Maybe this will finally convince some of the doubters that Romo has turned the corner on the mystical leadership front. But I have been convinced for a long time that Romo not only possesses enough talent to lead the Cowboys to the Super Bowl but he also has the competitive desire and personality that his teammates will follow. I know those that want to constantly bash Romo won't be convinced by my arguments but I think both sides need to be heard on the topic.
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- Sterling SmithMay 18, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Nice post. I agree with you. I have been upset the last few years that so many people think that Romo is just a wet noodle.ReplyDelete
I am very happy that we have him. It is likely that without Romo, our every other year success would probably have just been more of the same.
We would also have gone through at least 3 to 4 QBs the last 5 seasons.
Go Cowboys!
Thank you. Excellent points. There are many who equate not winning a SB (yet) with can't win a SB (ever).ReplyDelete
I've always liked Tony's game overall, and have felt he get's unjustly tagged for certain losses (Like the playoff game against the Giants when their D-Line destroyed our O-line in the 2nd half.
Plus, if Staubach has faith in Romo, who are any of us to say otherwise?
- AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Ive always kind of seen Romo as a more mobile Danny White. the only thing that kept White from being considered Great was the lack of a SB title. Here's to hoping that one day Romo will be great.ReplyDelete
- JustinMay 27, 2011 at 2:30 AM
If winning the SB is the only criteria to be "great" how did Marino get into the Hall? Just sayin. Romo will do just fine for us.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Marino is another Dan Fouts. Both were very good QB's, and put up huge numbers but never won the big one. I guess what I mean is that in the future when we talk about Romo I hope that a "but" doesn't follow the "great". For example "Marino was great, but he never won a super bowl".ReplyDelete


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Friday, January 4
Pretty Little Liars, Fox8, 7.30pm
LIES within lies within lies. It's impossible to know what's true, but Pretty Little Liars is still surprisingly intriguing. Deceptively intriguing, you might say. The biggest lie to come out tonight is one of omission - Jenna (Home and Away's Tammin Sursok) has had her sight back for some time but has been letting everybody think that she was still blind. And even dodgier things are afoot. Jenna's ex, former cop Garrett (Yani Gellman), is in jail awaiting trial for Alison's murder, but when his mother mysteriously falls into a coma he is allowed out to visit her - and potentially to engage in a bit of surreptitious skulduggery. The Liars sense something suspicious about Garrett's mum's misfortune. Could the mysterious figure in the hoodie outside her house be the villain known only as ''A''? But wait, there's more, including drink-spiking and a chance to steal potentially incriminating photo negatives. It's worth a look if you're in the market for a long-form mystery.
The Lying Game, Fox8, 8.30pm
THE second half of Fox8's mendacity double has a lighter feel, though there's still some shadowy stuff going on. The show revolves around twin sisters Emma and Sutton (both played by Alexandra Chando), who were separated and fostered out at a young age, reunited by chance and have now traded places to allow Emma to pursue a lead about their birth mother. Tonight Emma, posing as Sutton, continues to amaze Sutton's family and friends by being much nicer than Sutton ever was.
Push Girls, Bio,9pm
Reality series following the lives of four American women in wheelchairs.
American Pickers, A&E, 8.30pm
Antiques experts scour old homes and barns for hidden treasures.
Just for Laughs, Comedy, 11pm
Stand-up comedy from the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.
Monty Halls' Island Escape, SBS One 7.30pm
IN THIS the second episode, Monty visits the archipelago of St Kilda, 64 kilometres off the coast of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean. It contains the westernmost islands of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. As Monty travels around the Hebridean island of North Uist, whether it's driving, running or walking, you can't help but feel the locals are privy to a secret they won't divulge too readily.
Warehouse 13, 7mate, 8.30pm
IN HOLLYWOOD there are literally thousands of writers, actors, editors, cameramen, assistants, directors, gaffers - you get my drift - who produce remarkably intelligent, funny, insightful and life-affirming shows. Warehouse 13 is not one of them. In order to employ so many of the aforementioned folk, Hollywood churns out so many shows of questionable quality it is sometimes difficult to keep up. A large proportion of these are staged within the sci-fi oeuvre. Warehouse 13 is akin to Charmedand Angel with a bit of CSI thrown in.
Alphas, 7mate, 9.30pm
IMMEDIATELY following Warehouse 13 is Alphas, a markedly better show in a similar genre, focusing on a few ''real'' people with extraordinary powers who at least try to use their gifts for humanity. It's a mildly clever take on a well-traversed premise with Hollywood ever-present, for only there will you find ridiculously good-looking people having alfresco supernatural sex.
Ladyboys: Celebrities, ABC2, 9.30pm
AS MANY a tumescent Westerner or cash- and whisky-soaked ''tourist'' can tell you, Thailand's ''ladyboys'' are an indelible part of Thailand's culture. The Thais' Buddhist beliefs of forgiveness and acceptance play a big part in life there. Buddhism states that we are all faces of the one Being no matter the individual facade, and this goes a long way in explaining this seeming incongruity. This in no way denies the struggles the ladyboys will face, or have already - human nature to ostracise is all too real - but if you were to be an outsider, Thailand seems the place to be.
Ocean's Thirteen (2007), Channel Nine, 8.30pm
THE boys are back in town with revenge on their minds. Poor old Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould) got into bed with the untrustworthy Willy Bank (Al Pacino), who has taken all Reuben's money and shut him out of the deal to build the ugliest hotel-casino in Las Vegas.
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) aren't too happy about this, so they call in a team to make amends. And all is going fine - they have infiltrated not only the hotel but its main suppliers - until they learn from a tech whiz (Eddie Izzard) about the Greco Player Tracker, a computer so sophisticated it can measure the sweat on players' brows and determine how they will bet. Needless to say, it's impossible to hack into or compromise, so that is exactly what Danny wants to do.
For the millions who loved Ocean's Eleven and Ocean's Twelve, this is a return to very familiar territory. It fits like a comfy old glove, even if there's a nagging suspicion that gloves aren't in fashion any more.
The considerable charms of Pitt and Clooney are asked to carry a lot of weight, which they effortlessly manage to do. Watching these two guys read aloud a phone directory would be a pleasure.
There's also the usual cornucopia of arcane knowledge that pops up here and there, making us feel we are being slipped privileged information - which we are. But it's only handy if you want to go into the criminal business. The only major problem with this most laconic of entertainment pleasures is that director Steven Soderbergh uses one of the least inspiring cameramen in the business, Peter Andrews.
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The Housemaid (2010), SBS One, 11.10pm
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After the 2014 Spring and Summer Fashion Week this year, it is apparent that we will be seeing some fun and wild prints next year, but the bright solids really stole the show. Ralph Lauren's runway show and others included bright pops of color and head to toe bright looks. Now this trend isn't exclusive to couture clothing collections, luxury swimwear will definitely see some beautiful brights in 2014. I am a personal fan of the bright pop of color in any look, but I especially love a bright bikini!
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So we built the entire 4,500 tonne roof structure on the floor and then jacked it 40m into position.
Built entirely within the structure of the former Millennium Dome, the spectacular O2 Arena on London's Greenwich peninsula is one of the world's premier venues.
A hugely flexible space, the 23,000-seat arena can accommodate everything from sporting and entertainment events to exhibitions and shows.
Wrapping around the arena is The Waterfront entertainment district which we built under a separate contract.
With conventional lifting methods ruled out because of its location within an existing structure, we faced the huge engineering challenge of building the venue's 4,500 tonne roof on the floor and then lifting it into place.
We used 16 computer controlled strand jacks connected to substantial temporary works on top of eight new concrete cores to inch the roof up into its final position just 4m below the fabric of the existing building.
Sustainability was integral to the construction process at the O2 Arena. We used the Thames for deliveries and any waste materials were reused and recycled for use both on site and across other projects.
The ice plant for the arena made reuse of plant recovered from the nearby London Arena and, where suitable, piles from the Millennium Dome exhibit structures were reused.
We also made optimum use of local labour and businesses, reducing travel distances and fuel usage.
The project team that included Sir Robert McAlpine, architect HOK Sport and structural engineer Buro Happold all have experience of delivering major arenas. The team had worked together on the hugely successful Emirates Stadium project.
The project also benefitted from the early involvement of our supply chain. Specialist input from our acoustic roof contractor, for example, and construction of a full size working sample section ensured the roof met all acoustic requirements before it was lifted into place.
The site won a Gold Award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme in 2008. The judges said: "The site exceeded all expectations in every area. The contractor behaved faultlessly."
The O2 Arena was named Challenging Regeneration Project of the Year and Commercial-Led Regeneration Project of the Year at the Regeneration Awards 2007.
The project has also picked up the Steelwork by Integrated Team Working award at the 40th Structural Steel Design Awards 2008 and the Best Use of IT in Construction Award at the Construction Computing Awards 2008.


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Troubleshooting 101: Replace, or "trash" your InDesign preferences [2009 Outdated & Locked]Peter Spier May 28, 2018 6:07 AM
When InDesign starts to behave strangely, the number one suggestion for troubleshooting is to replace (or trash, reset or restore) the application preferences. This will remove corrupt preferences and replace them with a new set of default preferences, and often end bad behavior.
There is a quick and easy method for doing this using the keyboard: close and relaunch InDesign, and IMMEDIATELY hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift (Windows) or Cmd + Ctrl + Opt + Shift (Mac), and respond in the affirmative to the dialog asking if you really want to replace the preferences. There are two downsides to this method, however. First, you must be extremely fast on the keyboard (if you don't see the confirmation prompt, you were too slow), and second, anytime you replace the preferences you will lose most program customizations, and using the keyboard method leaves you with no backup to restore them when the problem turns out to be something else.
My preferred method is to CLOSE INDESIGN and do a "manual" prefs replacement, which consists of finding and renaming the two files which make up the preference set: InDesign Defaults and InDesign SavedData. BOTH of these files should be replaced at the same time. You can delete them, but renaming or moving them will give you the opportunity to copy them back in the event that new prefs doesn't cure your issue. When you restart ID, the program will look for these two files, and when they are not found, a new default set will be written.
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These are normally hidden files, so you will need to set your system to show them. They will be found in various places depending on the OS, and the version of InDesign. (Edit: For Mac users running OSX 10.7 or newer, you can learn how to show hidden files here: Access hidden user library files | Mac OS 10.7 Lion)
PLEASE LOOK AT THESE PATHS CAREFULLY. They look similar, but are two different folders for the two files.
InDesign Defaults:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\<USER>\Application Data\Adobe\InDesign\<Version #>\<language>\ (Note: Prior to version 6 [CS4] the language folder is not used).
Windows Vista or Windows 7 and newer: C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\InDesign\<Version #>\<Language>\ (Note: Prior to version 6 [CS4] the language folder is not used).
Macintosh: Hard Drive/Users/<USER>/Library/Preferences/Adobe InDesign/<Version #>/<Language>/(Note: Prior to version 6 [CS4] the language folder is not used).
InDesign SavedData:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\<USER>\Local Settings\Application Data\Adobe\InDesign\<Version #>\<Language>\Caches\ (Note: Prior to version 6 [CS4] the language folder is not used).
Windows Vista or Windows 7 and newer: C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Adobe\InDesign\<Version #>\<Language>\Caches\ (Note: Prior to version 6 [CS4] the language folder is not used).
Macintosh: Hard Drive/Users/<USER>/Library/Caches/Adobe InDesign/<Version #>/<Language>/ (Note: Prior to version 6 [CS4] the language folder is not used).
In some earlier versions of ID, InDesign SavedData may also be found in the first directory.
As mentioned above, when you replace your preferences you will lose customizations beyond those things that are set in the preferences dialogs. These include Document and Print Presets you might have created. If you haven't made backups already, you should go, prior to replacing the preferences, to the "Define" dialogs for printer and document presets and custom stroke styles, and select all of your custom entries, the click the save button and put the file someplace safe. After resetting preferences using the keyboard or by renaming/deleting the old files and restarting InDesign, these customized settings can be re-loaded with a single click once again in the Define dialogs.
PDF presets can be backed up in the same way, but they are stored in a different location and will not be destroyed by a simple preference reset. Other customizations that you should not lose are workspaces, keyboard shortcut sets, and find/change queries.
As a further step I strongly recommend that you make a copy of these two files when you have a working customized set. Store them in a safe place and you can use them to overwrite a corrupt set so no further editing or reloading will be required. Users of InDesign CS4 can use a free script from InTools.com to backup and store multiple sets of preferences: In-Tools Scripts » Preference Manager Script
Edit: Corrected Mac Path per Jongware's post below.
UPDATE: I just ran across a situation in which overwriting the InDesign Defaults and InDesign SavedData files failed to restore functionality to the tools on a single user account on a multiple user system (the other account was fine). This is an absolute first and I've been using the technique for years, including replacing these two files on this system which is used by the student newspaper where I was a professor, in order to customize or restore preferences every semester. What did work was to use the keyboard method first, then close InDesign and manually replace the two files to restore the prefs to the proper settings. -- Peter
Further update: We have had several reports now in the CC versions of InDesign where using the manual method has failed to solve problems that are normally fixed by replacing preferences. to the best of my knowledge, using the keyboard method has solved the problem for each of those users. -- Peter
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Next: save time Up: save Previous: save session
save spectrum
Saves the spectrum file. In addition, the output spectrum can be grouped or rebinned on output. The default is to rebin the spectrum. This can be turned off by saying
xsel > save spec group=no
Otherwise, the following will be done:
MISSION INSTRUMENT DATAMODE ACTION ======= ========== ======== ======================================== ASCA GIS PH GRPPHA: GROUP channels 0-1023 by 4 SIS BRIGHT RBNPHA: BRIGHT2LINEAR to 512 GRPPHA: Channels < EVTR flagged bad SIS BRIGHT2 RBNPHA: LINEAR to 1024 GRPPHA: Channels < EVTR flagged bad ROSAT PSPC NONE GRPPHA: Bad 1-11, 212-256 GRPPHA: GROUP 12-211 by 10
For some missions the response for the spectrum can also be calculated as part of the save process
xsel > save spec resp=yes
will create rmfs and arfs as appropriate. If the mission calculates arfs differently for point and extended sources then the latter option can be performed by
xsel > save spec resp=extend
Note that if the mission is Chandra or XMM-Newton then this feature will run CIAO or SAS tasks, respectively.
Next: save time Up: save Previous: save session Keith Arnaud
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