Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Models of decision making in the collective setting, utilising a number of tools, some of which will be familiar microeconomic ones. Economic approaches to collective decision environments, including 'new welfare economics', the 'Chicago' and 'Virginia' schools. Whenever possible, Australian policies will be examined in light of theory.
Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Three contact hours per week