ECX5593 · Advanced topics in applied microeconomics

Overview

This unit introduces you to advanced topics in applied economics, with a focus on but not limited to development, history, and political economy. You will engage with current research, learn how economic theories and empirical methods are applied to real-world questions, and develop the skills to critically evaluate and design research in these fields.

Offerings

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. explain key research questions and frameworks in areas of applied economics;
2. apply economic theories, empirical methods and/or data analysis techniques used in one or some of these fields;
3. develop and communicate research ideas grounded in field-specific knowledge and empirical approaches.

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.