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ETC4430

Quantitative economic policy

(BUS)

Professor Alan Powell

7 points + Two 1.5-hour lectures per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ECC2010 and one of ETC3400 or ETC3410

Synopsis: This course surveys contemporary macroeconometric and applied general equilibrium models as they are used for policy analysis. The focus of these models extends from fiscal, monetary and tax policy, through trade, tariffs and industry policy, to the environment and greenhouse gases. In their major written assignment, all students are expected to come to grips with some of the practical issues involved in policy modelling.

Assessment: Written (assignments): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 60%


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