Business

BEA320

2010  BEA320  Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BEA320 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit offers students an understanding of macroeconomic issues by providing a solid theoretical foundation.Using a consistent framework a theoretical model of an economy is built. This model includes issues such as labour market imperfections, the determinants of inflation, the behaviour of monetary and fiscal policy makers and growth theory.Theory is related to current macroeconomic policy issues in Australia and internationally.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: continuous assessment (30%), final exam (70%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 x 1-hr lectures, 1-hr workshop weekly, (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

BEA200, BEA220, BEA141

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Mardi Dungey

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