PUBLIC POLICY AND ITS IMPACTS
ECO3PPI
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop an understanding of public policy and its wider impacts on society. Topics studied include economic relationships and specific instances of intervention in such areas as health, the environment, education and social policy. You will have an opportunity to consider particular cases drawn from your background.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Buly Cardak
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BUS1BUE or BUS1ECW (or ECO1DSM or ECO1RIG or ECO1PPA or ECO1PPB or ECO1IMA or ECO1IMI) or subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Readings will be provided online. | Recommended | tba | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the role of government in addressing market failure
- Activities:
- Group presentation; Assignment; Examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. Critically discuss the notion of government failure and when it applies
- Activities:
- Group presentation; Assignment; Examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Drawing on real life examples, analyse in writing the intervention of government in a particular instance and assess the scope for government and/or market failure
- Activities:
- Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Buly Cardak
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 12 - 22
Four 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Teaching blocks to be held in week 3, 6, 9 and 11 of semester. These workshops will include lectures, problem solving and discussion sessions with breaks. The fourth and final workshop will include student presentations."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1500 word assignment | 35 | 02, 01, 03 | |
| One group presentation 10 minutes per student (equivalent to 1000 words per student) | 15 | 03, 02, 01 | |
| One two hour final exam (2000 word equiv) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |