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ECOP6103: Economic Policy
2026 unit information
This unit introduces students to the key challenges faced by policy makers in an era of economic, political and environmental crisis. Drawing from a diverse range of theoretical frameworks in economics, critical theory and economic sociology students will study topics such as income and wealth inequality, funding climate transitions, deindustrialization, automation and ai, basic income, cost of living crises and economic warfare, among others. Assessments are designed to be modular and allow students to further investigate the areas and case studies of economic policy they personally find the most engaging. No prior knowledge of economics is required or expected in this unit.
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Political Economy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand important contemporary controversies in political economy
- LO2. interpret economic change from different theoretical perspectives and by empirical analysis
- LO3. demonstrate critical thinking about theories and concepts and apply and appraise them in different contexts
- LO4. understand how different theoretical perspectives approach important strategic debates in political economy and why they come to different conclusions
- LO5. demonstrate proficient research design and implementation
- LO6. demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
- LO7. display a breadth of knowledge gained in an inter-disciplinary approach.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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