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Overview

This subject reviews the contemporary microeconomic principles in the context most relevant to business people. Market processes, demand patterns, cost structures, market conditions, pricing policies, and the impact of regulation on business decisions are discussed. Cases and problems from the prescribed text, Australian media, and online resources illustrate how economic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Anmol Ratan

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

understand how markets work

2.

understand how customers value products

3.

understand which production and cost measures are relevant for decision making

4.

understand how competition affects business decisions on investment, production, and pricing in different market structures

5.

understand the importance of managerial and marketing decisions for changes in foreign exchange rates, technology, incomes, government regulations, sources of energy, the balance of payments.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources