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Macroeconomic Techniques (ECON40005)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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Introduction to recent developments in macroeconomics. Students will learn how to formulate and solve stochastic dynamic economic models and to apply these techniques to a number of substantive issues in consumption, asset pricing, business cycle theory, monetary economics, and labour economics.
Intended learning outcomes
Information not available.
Generic skills
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High level of development: problem solving; statistical reasoning; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking.
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Moderate level of development: written communication; collaborative learning; team work; application of theory to practice; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Some level of development: oral communication; synthesis of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into BH-COM or BH-ARTS (Economics) and both of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON30020 | Mathematical Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON40002 | Advanced Macroeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students may not gain credit for both
and
Code
Name
Teaching period
Credit Points
ECON40005
Macroeconomic Techniques
12.5
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Code
Name
Teaching period
Credit Points
ECON90021
Macroeconomic Techniques
12.5
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1.5-hour mid-semester examination (20%)
- 3-hour final examination (50%)
- Class assignments of up to 3000 words (30%)
- To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022