INVESTIGATING ECONOMIC ISSUES
BUS1BUX
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will undertake research into current economic issues and apply economic concepts and frameworks to critically analyse problems and suggest appropriate public policy responses to them. You will learn how the forces of demand and supply coordinate the behaviour of individuals and businesses in the market and how government policy settings 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 and public policy setting affect firms 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
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesOnline quizzes and exercises, research and assignment
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB, SBAIO, SAAIO, SDAIO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBUS1BUE OR BUS1ECW
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. (2016)
Year2016
Edition/Volume2nd Edition
PublisherCengage
ISBN9780170381437
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Economic Issues Learner Resource
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDidasko Digital
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherDidasko Group
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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), 2021, Study block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Six individual online exercises (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) Students complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examination (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words) Students complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Six individual online exercises (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) Students complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examination (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words) Students complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 50 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 50 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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Six individual online exercises (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) Students complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examination (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words) Students complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Six individual online exercises (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) Students complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examination (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words) Students complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 24 - 35
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 24 to week 35 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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Six individual online exercises (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) Students complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examination (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words) Students complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 39 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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Six individual online exercises (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) Students complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examination (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words) Students complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Six individual online exercises (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) Students complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examination (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words) Students complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2021, Study block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 48
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 48 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. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Six individual online exercises (Equivalent to 900 words total 150 words per exercise) Students complete problem based and inquiry/research exercises. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One take-home examination (Equivalent to a 2 hour exam/2,000 words) Students complete the assessment within 48 hours of it being made available. | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |