ECC5010 · Special topics in advanced economics

Overview

This unit introduces advanced economic theory and/or methodology in various areas of applied, theoretical, and policy economic analysis. Topics will be tailored to your special research needs, and may include, but not be limited to, advanced economic theory, economic modelling, experimental economics methodology, and computation and simulation techniques.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. understand a specific subject area of advanced economics of the main theories or methods used in the current academic literature
2. apply the specific area of economic theory or methodology to a research problem.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.