12461 (v.4) Economics (Macro) 571
| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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