This unit addresses economic policy as it affects business, particularly in relation to its dealings with consumers, and with emphasis on Australian industry and regulation. Students use economic theory to analyse policies with respect to prices, monopolies, oligopolies and mergers, exclusive dealing, consumer protection and licensing, corporatisation, privatisation and deregulation. Methods for the practical analysis of the performance of industries and impact of policies are discussed in detail. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Paola Labrecciosa
Prerequisites: Students must have passed units ECX9000, ECX9010
