6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Organisational Unit
Chief examiner(s)
Dr Qingyuan Du
(First semester)
Dr Siew Ling Yew
(Second semester)
Coordinator(s)
Dr Qingyuan Du
(First semester)
Dr Siew Ling Yew
(Second semester)
Unit guides
Synopsis
This unit develops analytical tools for understanding macroeconomic fundamentals. It provides students with a unified framework that can be used to analyse macroeconomic issues such as employment, productivity, growth, inflation, business cycles, and macroeconomic policies. The unit combines macroeconomic theory with real-world applications.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- understand the basic macroeconomic frameworks
- analyse systematically the forces that determine changes in macroeconomic performance and living standards
- appraise critically the important current macroeconomic issues
- appreciate the nature and relevance of some significant recent developments in macroeconomics
- engage in rigorous economic analysis.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 40% + Examination: 60%
Workload requirements
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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