MACROECONOMIC FLUCTUATIONS, GROWTH AND POLICY
ECO2MFG
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In Macroeconomic Fluctuations, Growth and Policy, you will develop an understanding of the theories of aggregate demand, aggregate supply, unemployment and inflation. Furthermore, you will analyse these theories in the contexts of both closed and open economies, with reference to the fundamentals of business cycles. You will also demonstrate the ability to connect macroeconomic illustrations and the performance of financial markets with forward-looking behaviour. You will develop an appreciation of the applicability of these theories to the Australian economy. Working independently and working with other students, you will learn about the macro economy through solving problems.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Liam Lenten
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse recent Australian policy outcomes using a macroeconomic framework
- Activities:
- Attempting the tutorial questions, home study, reading, attending and participating in the lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Investigate and explain the economic indicators that should be every manager's information set
- Activities:
- Attempting the tutorial questions, home study, reading, attending and participating in the lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Construct recommendations as managers to improve decision-making subject to the latest macroeconomic developments
- Activities:
- Attempting the tutorial questions, home study, reading, attending and participating in the lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Solve numerically the macroeconomic model to obtain equilibrium conditions
- Activities:
- Attempting the tutorial questions, home study, reading, attending and participating in the lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Liam Lenten
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour final examination | The assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills & Quantitative Literacy. | 60 | 03, 04 |
| Tutorial Participation (1250 word equivalency) | The assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Critical Thinking | 15 | 01 |
| One individual assignment (1250 word equivalency) | The assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Inquiry/Research Skills | 25 | 02 |