ECC4810 - Public economics

Leader(s): Dr Birendra Rai

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)
Australia (Other) Second semester 2009 (Off-campus block of classes)

Synopsis

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.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

ECC3810