Postgraduate - UnitECF5300 - Special research topics in applied economics

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Evening)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor He-Ling Shi

Synopsis

This unit will draw on different fields of applied economics such as applied general equilibrium economics, monetary economics, international economics, labour economics, public finance, and international trade and finance. The studies in these areas will be drawn together by research workshops where students present research papers in their chosen topic.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

develop appreciation of major economic dimensions of the environment in which business operates such as public sector and policy, regulatory frameworks, international linkages
have a solid grounding in specific applications of economic analysis
develop the ability to integrate the use of economic analysis of different settings
develop analytical and writing skills in preparing research papers
develop oral communication skills and gain experience in presenting economic analysis to non-specialist audiences.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 40%
Examination (3 hours): 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor He-Ling Shi

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

ECF5420