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Topics in Advanced Economic Analysis (ECON90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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Special topics may be offered from time to time which reflect the interests of permanent and/or visiting members of staff. Details of specific topics to be covered each year will be provided to students a month before the beginning of the semester in which the subject is taught.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe theoretical models and current frontier developments in knowledge in a major subject area in economics;
- Assess relevant applications of the subject area;
- Apply theoretical models from the subject area to represent and analyse relevant issues and problems in economics;
- Critically evaluate the significance and research methodologies of contributions to the research topic;
- Develop simple theoretical models of the operation of the economy using the theories and concepts presented.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Critical thinking
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision-making
- Problem solving skills
- Written communication
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON90002 | Microeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON90003 | Macroeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class assignments
| 30% | |
Examination
| 70% | |
Assessment for Doctoral students: Assignment
| Week 5 | 30% |
Assessment for Doctoral students: Assignment
| Week 11 | 50% |
Assessment for Doctoral students: Two 10-minute oral presentations during the course of the semester. Notice of the timing of these presentations will be given one month before the start of the semester. (10% each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 30 January 2024
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: 30 January 2024