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Economic Policy Analysis

Overview

The Economic Policy Analysis major focuses on developing the theoretical economic and statistical skills to be able to effectively understand economic policy. This provides a framework for systematic analysis of policy, an understanding of the rationales for government activity in the economy, and a method for comparing the effectiveness of proposed policies using economic tools of analysis. A focus of the major includes an assessment of the limitation of various economic policies, including their distributional consequences. An emphasis is also placed on the effective communication of policy analysis.

Requirements for completion

The Economic Policy Analysis major and minor requirements are listed in the Economic Policy Analysis unit of study table.

Advanced coursework

Students enrolled in the final (fourth) year of a Bachelor of Advanced Studies combined degree are required to complete a minimum of 24 credit points of Advanced coursework.  Details of advanced coursework units of study in Economics can be found in the advanced coursework units of study table.

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