Economic Principles for Business

Course aim

The aim of this course is to introduce students to important economic concepts and tools that can help them understand how the market system operates and how business decisions are made within a competitive environment. Concepts and tools introduced in the course include determination of the market equilibrium, elasticity of demand, economic efficiency, the role of government, cost of production, and market structure. The course also covers macroeconomic issues including fiscal and monetary policies. The economic concepts and tools introduced in the course are applicable to the local, national, and global business environment.

Course content

The following topics will be covered in the course:

Microeconomics:
Economist way of thinking
Demand and supply
Determination of market equilibrium and elasticity of demand
Competitive markets and market efficiency
Cost of production and determination of supply
Externalities and public goods
Macroeconomics:
Output, employment and Inflation
Business Cycles
Aggregate demand, interest rates
Stabilisation polices
International economics and finance

Textbook(s)

Parkin and Bade 2016, Value Pack: Microeconomics & Macroeconomics + My Econ Lab, 1st ed, Pearson, NSW

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

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

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Examination, Research assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.