ECC2300

Current issues in macroeconomic policy

(BUS)

Dr Larry Cook

6 points + Two 1.5-hour lecture/tutorial sessions per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ECC1000 and ECC1100 or ECC2100 or equivalent

Synopsis: Issues include economic growth and inflation in a global context; international comparisons of policy and performance; objectives of monetary policy and central bank independence; forecasting and practical problems in policy making; financial markets and economic indicators.

Assessment: In-course assessment: 25% + Examination (2 hours): 75%