Key facts
UNE unit code: ECON102
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- UNE Sydney Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Explore the big picture issues in the Australian and global economy through this introductory macroeconomics unit.
You will take both short and long-term views of the economy to gain an understanding of its behaviour and performance overall.
You will use a unified framework to examine the stylised facts of business cycle fluctuations, economic growth, unemployment, inflation, interest rates and the balance of payments. You will also use this framework to critically evaluate the design of monetary and fiscal policy, as well as events in the global economy.
Honing your skills in presenting and interpreting information, you will learn to take a graphical approach to current macroeconomic policy debates and use economic terminology.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 August 2025 | 06 August 2025 | 3 days | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, Online | Non-mandatory Intensive School to be held online. |
Enrolment rules
There are no requisites for this unit.
Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- understand and formulate arguments in the realm of introductory macroeconomics and related policy issues;
- present material in a graphical and mathematical form using economic terminology in a clear and concise manner;
- use these forms and way of thinking to solve macroeconomic problems;
- understand and demonstrate the key concepts and principles of macroeconomics; and
- analyse the factors influencing the balance of payments and the exchange rate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Students are required to answer a series of questions. No. Words: 1200 |
| Mid-Trimester Test | Yes | 30% | Trimester 2, Online | Supervised online test. Word count is not applicable owing to the numerical nature of the questions. |
| Mid-Trimester Test | Yes | 20% | Trimester 2, On Campus | Supervised online test. Word count is not applicable owing to the numerical nature of the questions. |
| Tutorials | No | 10% | Trimester 2, On Campus | On campus students should attend and participate in at least six (6) tutorials. |
| Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Students must obtain at least 50% in the exam (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:
Principles of Macroeconomics
ISBN: 9781319458997
Holden, R., Stevenson, B., and Wolfers, J., Macmillan Learning 1st ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
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