Macroeconomic Techniques

Subject 316-406 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Three hours of lectures and seminars per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: 316-338 Mathematical Economics and 316-403 Advanced Macroeconomics.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Coordinator

Dr L Uren
Subject Overview:

Introduction to recent developments in macroeconomics. Students will learn how to formulate and solve stochastic dynamic economic models and to apply these techniques to a number of substantive issues in consumption, asset pricing, business cycle theory, monetary economics, and labour economics.

Assessment: A 1.5-hour mid-semester examination (20%), 3-hour final examination (50%) and class assignments of up to 3000 words (30%).
Prescribed Texts: Prescribed Texts:To be advised.
Breadth Options:

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

  • High level of development: problem solving; statistical reasoning; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking.

  • Moderate level of development: written communication; collaborative learning; team work; application of theory to practice; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

  • Some level of development: oral communication; synthesis of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

Notes:

Students may not gain credit for both 316-406 Macroeconomic Techniques and 316-671 Macroeconomic Techniques.

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