PUBLIC POLICY AND ITS IMPACTS
ECO3PPI
2018
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. The subject provides an opportunity to consider particular cases drawn from students' backgrounds.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBuly Cardak
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ECO1DSM or ECO1RIG or BUS1BUE or ECO1PPA or ECO1PPB or ECO1IMA or ECO1IMI or subject to Head of School approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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 in writing and verbally 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. Explain in writing and verbally the notion of government 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)
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)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBuly Cardak
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
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 |