MAE302 - Macroeconomics of Open Economies

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Xueli Tang

Prerequisite:

MAE203

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour class, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 scheduled online seminars

Content

This unit will provide an understanding of the macroeconomic theories in the context of open economies. The unit moves forward from the policy focus of MAE202 National Economic Policy and scrutinises the theoretical underpinnings of economic policy in open economies, such as monetary and fiscal policy and exchange rate determination. It addresses key issues involved in macroeconomic analysis as it informs policy treatment of fluctuations and growth in open economies and integration into the global economy.

Assessment

Assessment 1: (Individual) - Quantitative Assignment 20%

Assessment 2: (Group of 3 students) - Written assignment (2,500 words) 20%

Examination: (2-hours) 60%

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination

Unit Fee Information

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