bus1bux investigating economic issues
INVESTIGATING ECONOMIC ISSUES
BUS1BUX
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Economics is the study of incentives and human behaviour and in particular the choices that individuals, businesses and governments make to deal with scarcity. In Investigating Economic Issues you will undertake research into current economic issues and apply economic concepts and frameworks to critically analyse economic problems and suggest solutions. You will learn how the forces of demand and supply coordinate the behaviour of individuals and businesses in the market and how government policy affects market outcomes. You will study the decisions that businesses make in determining how much to produce and at what cost, and analyse how market structures affect firm choices. From an economy-wide perspective, you will investigate how to measure economic activity, inflation and unemployment, and you will examine the factors that influence these variables and their impacts on individuals, businesses and governments.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBUS1ECW OR BUS1BUE
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Business Economics for La Trobe University
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGans J, King S, Stonecash R, Byford M, Libich J and Mankiw, G.N.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCengage
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Source locationN/A
Economic Issues Learner Resource
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDidasko Digital
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherDidasko Group
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 13
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual assignment (1,000 words per student)Students identify, research and respond to a case study, applying their knowledge of economic concepts. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Six individual online exercisesStudents complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examinationStudents complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual assignment (1,000 words per student)Students identify, research and respond to a case study, applying their knowledge of economic concepts. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Six individual online exercisesStudents complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examinationStudents complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual assignment (1,000 words per student)Students identify, research and respond to a case study, applying their knowledge of economic concepts. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Six individual online exercisesStudents complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examinationStudents complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 17
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual assignment (1,000 words per student)Students identify, research and respond to a case study, applying their knowledge of economic concepts. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Six individual online exercisesStudents complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examinationStudents complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 26
One 3.00 days unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual assignment (1,000 words per student)Students identify, research and respond to a case study, applying their knowledge of economic concepts. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Six individual online exercisesStudents complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examinationStudents complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual assignment (1,000 words per student)Students identify, research and respond to a case study, applying their knowledge of economic concepts. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Six individual online exercisesStudents complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examinationStudents complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual assignment (1,000 words per student)Students identify, research and respond to a case study, applying their knowledge of economic concepts. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Six individual online exercisesStudents complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examinationStudents complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |