11313 (v.4) WASM Economics 182


Area:

WASM Mineral Economics Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

91900 Economics and Econometrics (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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