ECW1102

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

Leader: Berwick: Dr Nektarios Aslanidis; Gippsland: Ms Judith Tennant; Peninsula: Dr Jaai Parasnis; Malaysia: Dr Wan Leong Fee; South Africa: To be advised

Offered:
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Peninsula SA-02 2006 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Hong Kong Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (OCL)
South Africa Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: An introduction to the study of economics from a macroeconomic perspective including the following areas of study: trade in a global village, GDP as National Income and Aggregate Expenditure, savings and investment, unemployment, money and the Australian monetary system, aggregate demand and supply in the short and long run, monetary and fiscal policy including the related debates and in particular Australia as an open economy.

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

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week