16072 Industry Economics

6cp
Undergraduate

This subject introduces the application of industrial economics to the building and construction industry, using the structure-conduct-performance approach. Topics covered include: the measurement of performance at industry and project level; forecasting techniques and the relationship between business and building cycles; analysis of the linkage between the building and property industries; the process of structural change and the emergence of the international building and construction industry; the impacts of information and communications technology on the industry and the role of innovation in the construction process; and strategic planning for business.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,220.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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