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Modelling the Australian Macroeconomy (ECOM40005)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject examines the use of macroeconomic models in economic policy analysis. The overall aim of the course is to discuss system approaches to estimating the macro-economy. Special attention will be paid to the SVAR and DSGE approaches and the relationship between them. The course will also include a discussion of optimal and unconventional policies. Topics include: impulse response functions, policy multipliers; policy simulation techniques and sensitivity analysis of economy-wide models. Applications to Australia will also be discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Specify and estimate VAR/SVAR models;
- Generate and understand impulse response functions and forecast error variance decompositions;
- Understand alternative identification strategies and apply them to identify monetary policy shocks, fiscal shocks and technology shocks;
- Specify a basic New Keynesian model; generalise it for a small open economy as well as other commonly included extensions in empirical applications;
- Apply econometrics methods (Generalized Method of Moments and the Kalman filter) commonly used to estimate DSGE models;
- Analyse policies by simulating DSGE models;
- Understand the relevance of optimal and unconventional policies;
- Evaluate recent central bank and academic research using VAR/SVAR and small-open economy DSGE models.
Generic skills
- High level of development: statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software.
- Some level of development: team work; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into BH-COM or BH-ARTS (Economics) and both;
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM40006 | Econometrics 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON40002 | Advanced Macroeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM90012 | Modelling the Australian Macroeconomy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1
| Week 6 | 20% |
Assignment 2
| Week 10 | 20% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Guay Lim Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of lectures/seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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Last updated: 31 January 2024