Area: | WASM Mineral Economics Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to economics. The mixed economy and the role of government. Demand, supply and price determination. Types of markets. Mineral commodity markets. Mining in the Australian economy. Elements of macro economic policy. Mining and international trade. Exchange rates, the balance of payments and international competitiveness. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An appreciation of the meaning of key economic terms and concepts. Distinguished between macroeconomic and microeconomic approaches to economic analysis. Illustrated the application of economic concepts to the minerals and energy sector. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final examination 60%, Mid-semester examination 20%, Tutorial exercises 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91900 Economics and Econometrics (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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