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Duration
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 30 Nov 2020
- 01 Mar 2021
- 31 May 2021
- 30 Aug 2021
- 29 Nov 2021
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Subject details
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- The Economic Problem
- Demand and supply
- Elasticity
- Efficiency and Incidence of Tax
- Externalities
- Profit, Opportunity Cost, and Production
- Production and Cost
- Perfect competition
- Monopoly
- Monopolistic Competition
- Oligopoly
No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
- OtherDetails -
To obtain a pass grade overall students will normally need to achieve at least 40% in the final examination
The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the meaning and application of fundamental economic principles.
The economic decisions faced by individuals, households, analysis of prices and output determination in the context of markets and incentives, market structures, competition policy and its implication for the general economy, the strengths and weaknesses of the market mechanism and the role of public policy; and economic analysis of contemporary economic issues in the macroeconomy.
This subject is part of the Business Pathway.
OUA Pathways recommends the best subjects to start your studies, even if you're not sure which degree you want to do. Each pathway includes four subjects based on your area of interest. Once you complete your recommended path you'll be able to choose from a range of degrees in your area of interest. Plus, each of the subjects you complete through OUA Pathways can also be credited towards your chosen degree.
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- Continuous Assessment (20%)
- Applied writing (1350 words) (30%)
- Invigilated Exam - 3 Hours (50%)
Essentials of Economics
Hubbard et al.
ISBN 9781488616983
Required
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
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