25918 Economic Policy Seminar

Subject level: Undergraduate

Handbook description

This subject examines important recent developments in policy and regulation in the Australian economy.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

1. Understand recent major policy developments affecting the business environment in Australia, and the processes which have produced these developments.
2. Be able to critically evaluate the implications of major policy developments for the Australian economy and business.
3. To communicate the implications of policy developments in both written form and in a collegial environment.

Contribution to graduate profile

This subject develops an understanding of recent policy developments by providing frameworks to evaluate the implications of these developments for Australian business. It equips students for active engagement with business problems and economic developments.

Teaching and learning strategies

Teaching and learning strategies include lectures and workshops. Content for this subject will be supported by UTSOnline.

Content

• Frameworks for policy construction and evaluation
• Monetary policy issues
• Recent developments in Australian fiscal policy
• Competition policy
• Financial policy and prudential regulation