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ECC2720

Income distribution ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Undergraduate
(BUS)

Leader:

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

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: Three contact hours per week

Prerequisites: ECC1000 and one of ECC1100 or ECC2100 or equivalent