ECG2730 - Macroeconomic policy - 2017

Macroeconomic policy as it affects the open economy; policy consequences of consumption and investment decisions; analysis of policies with respect to the real exchange rate and trade balance; policy responses to assets price movements; policy goals under different international monetary systems; the economic benefits and costs of optimum currency areas; how policy-makers in Australia try to stabilise the economy.

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. understand the impact of monetary and government policies on an open economy
2. explain the policy consequences of consumption and investment decisions
3. explain how policies affect the trade balance and income
4. analyse policy responses to assets price movements
5. evaluate the economic benefits and costs of optimum currency areas
6. demonstrate in individual summative assessment tasks the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in this unit.

Within semester assessment: 40% + Examination: 60%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Dr Ernesto Valenzuela

Students must have passed ECW1102 or ECG1102 or ECS1102 before undertaking this unit.

ECB2331, ECW2730, ECF2331