MACROECONOMIC FLUCTUATIONS, GROWTH AND POLICY
ECO2MFG
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an intermediate macroeconomic theory subject. It concentrates focuses on the theory of aggregate demand, aggregate supply, unemployment and inflation, in the contexts of both closed and open economies, an open as well as closed economy context and on the fundamentals of the basic business cycle. Connections are also made between macroeconomic illustrations and the performance of financial markets with forward-looking behaviour. It includes references to the applicability of these theories to the Australian economy.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Shawn Leu
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ECO1RIG or ECO2PEC or ECO1PPB or ECO1IMA or subject to Head of School approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ECO2PPB, ECO2MAT
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Macroeconomics | Prescribed | Blanchard, O. J., Sheen, J. | 4TH. AUSTRALASIAN EDN. PEARSON, 2013 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Axel Wieneke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quizzes | 30 | |
| Final Exam | 60 | |
| Tutorial participation | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Shawn Leu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quizzes | 30 | |
| Final Exam | 60 | |
| Tutorial participation | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nhai Pham
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quizzes | 30 | |
| Final Exam | 60 | |
| Tutorial participation | 10 |