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Applied Macroeconomics

  • ECON214
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Applied macroeconomics is about the big picture issues that impact on households, businesses and governments. Topics include: the mainsprings of national economic success; measuring the economy; the business cycle; macroeconomic forecasting; fiscal and monetary policy; the balance of payments; exchange rates; the international monetary system; employment and welfare policy; saving and investment; 'grey' economics; and macroeconomic aspects of finance. This unit emphasises practical issues. Having completed this unit students will understand macroeconomic terminology and be familiar with the main macroeconomic data sources such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Reserve Bank of... -- Course Website

Instructor: Mr Alex Blair

Prerequisites: 15cp and (ECON110 or BBA103) 



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