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Economic Policy in Society
Undergraduate | SWI-ECO30002 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
View information for 2019 course intakeExplore how economic policies and society affect one another.
Unpack economic principles alongside contemporary policy issues. Research areas like taxation and income distribution. Look to the future and appraise proposed policy changes.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Economic Policy in Society
About this subject
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Analyse policy issues, making reference to relevant contemporary economic principles
- Demonstrate analytical thinking through discussion and debate relating to the relationships between policy goals
- Evaluate proposed policy changes to assess impact with view to identifying potential gainers and losers
- Engage confidently and competently in debate about economic policy in society.
- The nature and goals of policy
- Unemployment
- Income distribution
- Infrastructure, technology and growth
- Taxation policy
Economic Policy in Society the economic concepts of public choice theory, market failure and government failure will be used to analyse the conduct of a range of government polices in Australia. These policy areas will include such things as industry/agricultural policy, utilities regulation, health and welfare policy, taxation and education. In doing so the subject has three broad aims. The first is to help students to understand and appreciate the relevance of economic principles and concepts to the development of policy in Australian society. The second is to assist students to develop their ability to apply economic reasoning to real world policy issues. The third is to encourage students to contribute to the policy process and help shape a better society.
- Invigilated Exam — Individual (30-50%)
- Research Essay — Individual (20-30%)
- Assignment — Individual (30-40%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
- USA-ECO11-Principles of Economics
SWI-ECO10002 (Not currently available)
- SWI-ECO10004-Economic Principles
and one of
- USA-ECO12-Macroeconomics 1
SWI-ECO10003 (Not currently available)
- SWI-ECO20004-Macroeconomic Policy
Others
Students must complete 150 cps (12 subjects) prior to enrolling in this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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