ECC5901 · Macroeconomics

Overview

This unit develops analytical tools for understanding macroeconomic fundamentals. It provides you with a unified framework that can be used to analyse macroeconomic issues such as employment, productivity, growth, inflation, business cycles, and macroeconomic policies. The unit combines macroeconomic theory with real-world applications.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. understand the basic macroeconomic frameworks
2. analyse systematically the forces that determine changes in macroeconomic performance and living standards
3. appraise critically the important current macroeconomic issues
4. appreciate the nature and relevance of some significant recent developments in macroeconomics
5. engage in rigorous economic analysis.

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.