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BEX6660 · Research topics in advanced macroeconomics
2027 Handbook0 credit pointsLevel 6Department of Economics
Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC
Overview
Advanced topics in macroeconomics, current research and policy issues. The topics may include an in-depth study of consumption, investment, inflation and monetary policy, unemployment, and empirical applications.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Activities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities (BLENDED) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Exercise | Exercise | 25% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Written | Written | 10% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Presentation | Presentation | 20% | — |
| 4 | 4 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 45% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- possess technical proficiency to initiate and pursue PhD level research
- develop an original research topic
- undertake research in macroeconomics and related fields.
Workload
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Applied sessions | 12 hours |
| Workshops | 48 hours |
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