Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Recent developments in macroeconomic theory and policy implications. Neo-Keynesian and neo-classical theory. Dynamic macroeconomic theory. Business cycle theory. Open economy macroeconomics. New growth theory. International policy coordination. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understanding of advanced recent readings from the major journals and books on pressing issues of macroeconomics. Knowledge of the importance of scholarly discussion and critical analysis of macroeconomics in a global economy. Analysed four modules these include: exchange rate theory and practice, current issues in the global macroeconomic environment, unemployment, distribution and government policy and government policies in a global economy. Examined the world economy as a whole, and also studied various case studies and policies from the US, Australia, Asia and other regions. |
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: | End of Semester Examination 40%, Essays (2 x 15%) 30%, Participation 10%, Seminar Presentation (2 x 10%) 20%. This is done by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91901 Economics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | 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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