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Regional Economics (ECON30021)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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Regional income and employment determination, input-output approach to modelling the regional economy, urban hierarchy and the region, an introduction to the new economic geography, regional growth disparities, interregional trade, regional unemployment disparities, interregional migration, the case for regional policy, fiscal federalism, regional policy instruments, evaluation of regional policy.
Intended learning outcomes
Information not available.
Generic skills
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High level of development: statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work.
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Some level of development: use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Both of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON20002 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
ECON20001 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%)
- Two essays of approximately 1500 words each (30%)
- To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Economics Informal specialisation Non- allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Last updated: 27 April 2024