Overview
This unit develops analytical tools for understanding macroeconomic fundamentals. It provides students with a unified framework that can be used to analyse macroeconomic issues such as employment, productivity, growth, inflation, business cycles, and macroeconomic policies. The unit combines macroeconomic theory with real-world applications.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Siew Ling Yew
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
understand the basic macroeconomic frameworks
2.
analyse systematically the forces that determine changes in macroeconomic performance and living standards
3.
appraise critically the important current macroeconomic issues
4.
appreciate the nature and relevance of some significant recent developments in macroeconomics
5.
engage in rigorous economic analysis.
Teaching approach
Problem-based learning
Online learning
Active learning
Assessment
1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40