ECC4810

The economics of collective choice ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Models of decision making in the collective setting, utilising a number of tools, some of which will be familiar microeconomic ones. Economic approaches to collective decision environments, including 'new welfare economics', the 'Chicago' and 'Virginia' schools. Whenever possible, Australian policies will be examined in light of theory.

Assessment: In-class: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: Three contact hours per week

Prerequisites: ECC3810