ECC6660 - Research topics in advanced macroeconomics

Leader: Dr Daniel Mulino

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Advanced topics in macroeconomics, current research and policy issues. The topics may include an in-depth study of consumption, investment, inflation and monetary policy, unemployment, and empirical applications.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• possess technical proficiency to initiate and pursue PhD level research
• be capable of developing an original research topic
• be in a position to undertake research in macroeconomics and related fields.

Assessment

Written (5000-word research paper): 80%
Oral presentations: 20%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

ECC5660