25555 Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications

6cp
Requisite(s): (25115 Economics for Business AND (26134 Business Statistics OR 26133 Business Information Analysis OR 35101 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems OR 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate

In this subject, students gain a thorough introduction to the main macroeconomic problems facing modern economies. The subject develops a framework for understanding these problems and examines the major policy tools used to deal with them. Topics covered include unemployment; inflation; determination of national income; monetary policy; and fiscal policy. The subject also deals with models of consumption and investment spending and problems which arise in attempting to estimate these models for economies like Australia. Linkages with the international market are also considered.

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,346.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.