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; 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; and economic analysis of contemporary economic issues in the macroeconomy.

Textbook(s)

Parkin and Bade 2016, Microeconomics: Australia in the Global Environment, 1st edn, Pearson, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	10 weeks x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 weeks
Lecture (Virtual)	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Workshop	3 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Workshop	3 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Lecture	2.5 hours x 8 days
Tutorial	10 hours x across 10 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	N/A x N/A

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

Assessment

Assignment, Continuous assessment, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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