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ECOS4202: Advanced Macroeconomic Policy
2025 unit information
This unit of study aims to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge and skill sets for analysing macroeconomic policy issues and understanding modern macroeconomic policy debates. Lectures are in two parts: a critical appraisal of theoretical models commonly used to provide insight into macroeconomic policy. This provides background for the second part of lectures focused on specific and topical macroeconomic policy issues not just within Australia, but also internationally.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ECOS3997 or ECMT3997 or ECON3999 or ECON3998 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ECOS3902 or ECON4910 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand the policy institutions and making of macroeconomic policy
- LO2. Develop key theoretical models for analysing macroeconomic policy
- LO3. Examine historical policy experiences in Australia and overseas
- LO4. Critically appraise contemporary policy issues and debates
- LO5. Develop deeper insights into macro policy and policy formulation for the future
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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