Useful links
Unit of study_
ECON4910: Topics in Macroeconomic Analysis
This unit of study is designed to provide an understanding of how theory meets practice in contemporary macroeconomic policy. Topics may cover theoretical, empirical and policy-relevant developments in the field of advanced macroeconomics. Examples of topics include: international macroeconomics; international trade; economic growth; monetary policy; financial crisis; and economics of taxation.
| Code | ECON4910 |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
None |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a sound understanding of central bank inflation targeting frameworks
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of how central bank strategies have been affected by the global financial crisis
- LO3. analyse current policy debates against the historical background of earlier crisis episodes
- LO4. demonstrate the capacity to engage in well-informed debate on current issues in monetary and financial policy
- LO5. interpret official policy statements in their broader context and communicate their key messages clearly and concisely.
Unit outlines
Unit outlines will be available 2 weeks before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.
- Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote
- Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote
- Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Key dates
Key dates through the academic year, including teaching periods, census, payment deadlines and exams.
- Student administration
Enrolment, course planning, fees, graduation, support services, student IT
- Expectations of student conduct
Code of Conduct for Students, Conditions of Enrollment, University Privacy Statement, Academic Integrity
- Academic appeals
Academic appeals process, special consideration, rules and guidelines, advice and support
- Learning and teaching policy
Policy register, policy search
- Financial support
Scholarships, interest free loans, bursaries, money management
- Study resources
Learning Centre, faculty and school programs, Library, online resources
- Health and support
Student Centre, counselling & psychological services, University Health Service, general health and wellbeing
