Principles of Economics

Course aim

To introduce students to the meaning and application of fundamental economic principles.

Course content

The economic decisions faced by individuals, households, firms and governments and the role of a mixed market economy in resource allocation decisions in the macroeconomy; 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; Australia and the fundamental relationships in its macroeconomy; Gross Domestic Product, unemployment and inflation; business cycles; significance of international trade; introductory macroeconomic models; the role of government and economic policy; and economic analysis of contemporary economic issues.

Textbook(s)

Stiglitz, J, Walsh, C, Gow, J, Guest, R, Richmond, B & Tani, M 2014, Principles of Economics, 1st Australian Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	13 weeks x N/A
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture	2 hours x 14 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 14 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Lecture	2.5 hours x 8 days
Tutorial	10 hours x across 14 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Test (three online multiple choice tests), Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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