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Special Reading Topics in Economics (ECON90052)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2026
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A subject of advanced study of topics in economics drawing on recently published articles or books and on-going research of staff and visitors. 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. 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 key themes and issues in a major topic in the area of economics;
- Generate a bibliography for publications and information on research on that topic;
- Critically evaluate the significance and research methodologies of the literature on that topic;
- Develop a synthesis of knowledge from the existing research literature on a major topic in the area of economics;
- Prepare a written report summarizing the main findings from a review of existing research literature.
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: 19 November 2025