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

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