PUBLIC POLICY AND ITS IMPACTS
ECO3PPI
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will consolidate your knowledge of economics and of the skills required to practice economics in a professional capacity. On completion of the subject you will be equipped to analyse the impacts of public policy on individuals, businesses and the wider impacts on society. The subject involves analysing real world data to explain the impact of policy or economic events. This subject will be taught in three Modules, delivered by experts on a variety of topics that may include the environment, education, innovation, sports economics, macroeconomics and social policy. The subject provides an opportunity to consider particular cases drawn from current issues and topics using up to date techniques and analysis.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBuly Cardak
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesLectures, student/staff class interactions and assessment task
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesECM2IE
Co-requisitesECO3CMF AND ECO2MFG
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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
Information about readings will be provided in subject learning guide and LMS.
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Resource RequirementRecommended
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBuly Cardak
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Assignment (1200 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Policy evaluation (1200 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Project (1200 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Employability task (400 word equivalent) This task will enhance student employability outcomes. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |