Topics in Advanced Economic Analysis

Subject ECON90004 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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: 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:

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Contact

Graduate School of Business and Economics
Level 4, 198 Berkeley Street
Telephone: +61 3 8344 1670
Online Enquiries
Web: www.gsbe.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.
Objectives: 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 Course(s): Master of Commerce - Economics

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