bua5abe app. business economics

APPLIED BUSINESS ECONOMICS

BUA5ABE

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Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides a basis for understanding price determination under various market structures (perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly). The application of these theories will provide students with a knowledge and appreciation of the market structures that arise in economies. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the reasons for government interventions in the market place. Topics include consumer behaviour and demand, costs and supply, firm behaviour, price determination and the operation of markets.

FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorBret Slade

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

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PrerequisitesN/A

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Special conditions The Department of Finance has an expectation of 80% attendance in all lectures. The University reserves the right to offer this subject in other modes including seminars, lectures, and block mode or modes using electronic technologies. When offered in different modes, assessment schemes may also be varied.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsPrinciples of MicroeconomicsPrescribedGans, J. King, S. & Gregory Mankiw, N.4TH EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA, 2009

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