ECC2720

Income distribution (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader:

Offered:
Not offered in 2003.

Synopsis: The purpose of this subject is to examine the available evidence on the distribution of income and wealth, particularly in Australia; to examine the relative contributions of economic and non-economic factors in explaining that evidence; and to examine the impact of government policies designed to redistribute income and wealth.

Assessment: Assignments: 20% + Examination (2 hours): 80%

Contact Hours: Two 1.5-hour lectures per week

Prerequisites: ECC1000 and one of ECC1100 or ECC2100 or equivalent