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Undergraduate |
(BUS)
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Leader: Dr Ross Booth, Dr Larry Cook and Ms Cathy Fletcher
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis: The nature and scope of economics; different economic systems; economic policy analysis and evaluation; main bodies of economic thought; examples of household, business and government economic decision problems; consumer choice, product demand and factor supply; enterprise choice, product supply and factor demand; market analyses of contemporary issues; competitive market long run equilibrium; market power; market failure and concerns for efficiency and equity; government involvement in the Australian economy.
Assessment: Written (class tests and mid semester test): 35% + Tutorial participation and contribution: 5% + Examination (2 hours): 60%
Contact Hours: Three contact hours per week