Unit details
MAE202 - National Economic Policy
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, G, W, X) or trimester 3 (B, X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | D Mallick (Trimester 1), M McKenzie (Trimester 3) |
| Coordinator: | D Mallick (B, X), O Bashar (G, X), H Scarborough (W) |
| Prerequisite: | MAE102 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Recommended: | MAE101 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit builds on MAE102 and is concerned with further understanding of contemporary macroeconomic issues. Topics include determination of interest rates, monetary and fiscal policy within the context of IS-LM model; and evaluation of these policies in an open economy framework by incorporating balance of payments. Besides, an understanding of aggregate demand and aggregate supply; unemployment; and economic growth with reference to Australia, are developed.
Assessment
Test (Online/In Class) 20%, Written Assignment 1500 words 20%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
