ASGS1007 Introduction to the Australian Economy
First Year Course
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
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| Course Subject | Associate General Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course aims to provide students with an overview of the mechanisms and processes of the Australian economy. Emphasis is given to current economic issues, institutions and policies including government spending, taxation and deregulation, income distribution, industries, labour market and unemployment, banking and financial services .
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| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course, students will have an overall grasp of the structure and operation of the Australian economy, and be able to consider, analyse and critically evaluate key issues and ideas that influence and shape it.
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| Indicative Assessment |
1. Mid-semester exam addressing lecture, tutorial and reading content (20%) 2. Fully researched and referenced essay analysing a major economic phenomenon (2,000 words) (40%) 3. Final exam addressing lecture, tutorial and reading content (30%) 4. Attendance and participation (10%) |
| Workload | Classes will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions. |
| Prescribed Texts | Lewis, Philip et al. (2007) Issues, Indicators and Ideas: A guide to the Australian Economy. South Melbourne: Addison, Wesley, Longman. |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
