INTRODUCTION. Offered to the students of a training set of disciplines is a simplified presentation of the basic problems of economic theory

Offered to the students of a training set of disciplines is a simplified presentation of the basic problems of economic theory.

The course "Economic Theory" is a basic discipline, which is now mandatory for higher education in any economic field. Interest in the discipline of the students is determined by the changes in the economy, which is currently taking place.

By studying this course, students acquire the skills of logical, abstract economic thinking and knowledge of the general principles of economic systems and the functioning of a market economy.

The purposes of this educational complex are a consistent description of the main provisions of the economic theory and review the most important economic concepts. The authors set themselves the task to present the material in a fairly brief and as easy to understand, with reduction of graphic illustrations.

The proposed methodical complex includes different types of jobs - classical computational problems, questions that need to give more or less detailed response, draw a diagram or fill in the missing pieces of the proposals; tasks requiring basic skills of analysis.

The proposed tests, tasks, discussion topics are recommended for control of students' knowledge in seminars and self-study with a teacher.

This methodical complex is designed for students of economic specialties.