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 economics', the 'Chicago' and 'Virginia' schools. Whenever possible, Australian policies will be examined in light of theory.

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