ECX3731

Managerial economics

Not offered in 1998

Lecturer to be advised

6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First and second semester
* Caulfield, Peninsula
* Prerequisites: ECX1710, ECX2710 and ETX1640

Objectives On completion of this course students should be able to apply appropriate analytical tools in the context of the microeconomic conceptual framework to manage the portfolio, investment and strategy selection decisions which face the firm.

Synopsis An overview of corporate economics; demand and supply analysis; analysis of market structure; budget decisions; strategic planning.

Assessment Case study (1500 words): 20%
* Major essay (3000 words): 20%
* Examination (2 hours): 60%

Prescribed texts

Colberg M Business economics: Principles and cases Irwin, 1981
Cyert R M A behavioural theory of the firm 1992