ECC4810

The economics of collective choice

(BUS)

To be advised

7 points + 3-hour session per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: ECC3810

Synopsis: Models of decision making in the collective setting, utilising a number of tools, some of which will be familiar microeconomic ones. Economic approaches to collective decision environments, including /new welfare economics0, the /Chicago0 and /Virginia0 schools. Whenever possible, Australian policies will be examined in light of theory.

Assessment: In-class: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%