ECC2300

Current issues in macroeconomic policy ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Larry Cook

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Issues include economic growth and inflation in a global context; international comparisons of policy and performance; objectives of monetary policy and central bank independence; forecasting and practical problems in policy making; financial markets and economic indicators.

Assessment: In-course assessment: 25% + Examination (2 hours): 75%

Contact Hours: Three contact hours per week

Prerequisites: ECC1000 and ECC1100 or ECC2100 or equivalent