ECW1101

Introductory microeconomics ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr Peter Schuwalow, Ms Judy Tennant; Malaysia: Mr Wong Koi Nyen

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
Hong Kong First semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)
South Africa First semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia SBA 2005 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: An introduction to the study of economics; consumer behaviour; demand and supply and the operation of markets; market efficiency and welfare; welfare effects of international trade; public sector economics; the behaviour of firms and the organisation of an industry; market structures - perfect competition and monopoly; economies of the labour market.

Assessment: Assignments: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week