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ECC1100

Principles of macroeconomics

(BUS)

Ms Cathy Fletcher

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + First and second semester + Clayton + Pre/corequisite: ECC1000 + Prohibition: ECC2100

Synopsis: The scope of macroeconomics and its microeconomic underpinnings; aggregation problems; partial equilibrium and general equilibrium analysis; the circular flow of income as a general equilibrium model; the mutual dependence of financial flows and flows of goods and services; sectoral composition of aggregate demand; business and investment behaviour; government spending and taxation; external balance and determination of current and capital accounts; labour market and aggregate supply; money, credit, and the conduct of monetary policy; inflation and unemployment; macroeconomic effects of deregulation in Australia.

Assessment: Written (class tests and assignments): 30% + Tutorial participation and contribution: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 60%


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