Key facts
UNE unit code: ECON202
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Macroeconomics is the study of economic interactions in national and international economies. This intermediate unit will equip you with a solid theoretical framework for evaluating these interactions in well-functioning economies to apply in your work or in further academic studies.
Exploring the economic interplay between Australia and the rest of the world, you will gain an overview of the performance of domestic and international economies.
You will examine the linkages between investment and consumption decisions, government taxation and expenditure decisions, and fiscal and monetary policy.
You will analyse the determinants of savings and investment levels, unemployment, inflation and business cycles. You will also investigate the explanations of the balance of payments and exchange rates.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- analyse current macroeconomic policy issues such as GDP growth, fiscal and monetary policy changes, current account and exchange rate movements;
- understand and evaluate macroeconomic theories at an intermediate level focusing on the short- to medium-run business cycle fluctuations; and
- utilise the aggregate demand and supply framework in macroeconomics to analyse the monetary and fiscal policies aimed at stabilising the economies.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Online Quizzes | Yes | 10% | Trimester 2, Online | No. Words: 750 |
| Assignment | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Students are required to answer three short questions. No. Words: 2000 |
| Tutorial Participation | Yes | 10% | Trimester 2, On Campus | Active participation in tutorial discussions |
| Final Examination | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Students must obtain at least 40% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass (or better) in the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Macroeconomics: Australasian Edition
ISBN: 9780655713425
Blanchard, O. and Sheen, J., Pearson 5th ed. 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
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