This unit (BEO6600) develops an evidence-based approach to economic decision-making in a dynamic market environment and critically examines the rationale for and effectiveness of government policy and regulation. Microeconomic topics include an analysis of the competitive environment facing firms, including: pricing, market structure, market failure and transaction costs. Macroeconomic topics include a review of significant national and international economic challenges, including: business cycles, inflation, unemployment and international competitiveness. These will be examined from the perspective of government stabilisation policies and strategies to enhance productivity, international competitiveness and economic growth.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BEO6600
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Implement and explicate core and advanced economic concepts, including recent developments in the discipline; | ||
| 2. | Assess and analyse business problems by applying economic reasoning and analytical skills to make informed judgements and decisions; | ||
| 3. | Analyse and interpret economic information to address economic problems; | ||
| 4. | Articulate complex economic ideas clearly and coherently, in written and oral form to expert and non-expert audiences; and | ||
| 5. | Critically reflect and evaluate the nature and implications of assumptions and value judgements in economic analysis and policy. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Application of economic principles and concepts (Individual) | 20% |
| Report | Analysis of economic scenario (Group) | 30% |
| Test | Short answer questions | 50% |
Required reading
Principles of economics: Asia-Pacific edition (7th ed.).
Gans, J,, King, S., Stonecash, R., Byford, M., Libich, J., & Mankiw, N. G. (2018).
South Melbourne: Cengage Learning Australia.
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