ECF3900 - Business economics

Leader: Dr Mita Bhattacharya

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Business in Australia; objective; different forms; demand and cost structure; capital structure; structure-conduct-performance paradigm; industry structure; diversification and vertical integration; barriers to entry of firms; advertising; research and development; innovation; industry and trade policies; effects of policies on international markets with emphasis on Asian market; regulations of businesses and functions of regulatory bodies; the performance of public and private sector.

Assessment

Major report (3000 words): 30%
Examination (2 hours): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

ECF1100 or ECF2100, or equivalent