ECC2300

Current issues in macroeconomic policy (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Dr Larry Cook

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

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%

Contact Hours: Two 1.5-hour lecture/tutorial sessions per week

Prerequisites: ECC1000 and ECC1100 or ECC2100 or equivalent