Topics in Advanced Economic Analysis

Subject ECON90004 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2016.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Seminars or lectures and tutorials totalling three hours per week
Total Time Commitment:

Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours per semester
Prerequisites:

One of ECON90002 Microeconomics and ECON90003 Macroeconomics

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Contact

Melbourne Business School @ Berkeley Street
Level 4, 198 Berkeley Street
Telephone: +61 3 8344 1670
Email: mbs-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://mbs.unimelb.edu.au/

Subject Overview:

Special topics may be offered from time to time which reflect the interests of permanent and/or visiting members of staff.
Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • Describe theoretical models and current frontier developments in knowledge in a major subject area in economics;
  • Assess relevant applications of the subject area;
  • Apply theoretical models from the subject area to represent and analyse relevant issues and problems in economics;
  • Critically evaluate the significance and research methodologies of contributions to the research topic;
  • Develop simple theoretical models of the operation of the economy using the theories and concepts presented.
Assessment:
  • Class assignments totalling approximately 3000 words (30%)
  • One 2-hour examination (70%)
Prescribed Texts:

You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
  • Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
  • Critical thinking
  • Application of theory to economic policy and business decision-making
  • Problem solving skills
  • Written communication
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Master of Economics electives

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