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ECON4915: Macroeconometric Modelling

2024 unit information

This unit provides an overview of structural modelling and structural estimation techniques for macroeconomic applications. The unit aims to provide students with the tools to empirically evaluate the causal effects of monetary and fiscal policy in macroeconomic data using the suite of models commonly employed by central banks.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Economics

Code ECON4915
Academic unit Economics
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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ECON6912
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the basic theories of macroeconomics
  • LO2. analyse and interpret economic information from diverse sources using economic and econometric models
  • LO3. select and utilise relevant techniques and principles to analyse economic events
  • LO4. compile and present relevant economic information to decision-makers using appropriate data management and IT tools.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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