ECON8050 Economic Growth
| Offered By | School of Economics |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Economics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course explores theoretical developments in the analysis of economic growth and introduces current debates on evidence and policy relevant to the growth performance of both developed and developing economies. The course is structured around a series of key papers from journals. The theoretical material is reinforced by tutorial exercises that require students to understand and interpret the mathematics and economics of the growth models. |
| Indicative Assessment |
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| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics |
| Eligibility |
An honours degree in Economics with H2A or higher, or completion of a Graduate Diploma in Economics with an exit grade of Merit or better |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
1. The standard neo-classical growth model with exogenous investment (Solow-Swan) and with optimal investment (Ramsey). 2. Differential equations and principles of static and dynamic optimisation (e.g. Barro and Sala-i-Martin, Economic Growth, Appendix on Mathematical Methods). Potential students who are not familiar with these topics must discuss with the lecturer their suitability for this course. They can read up on these topics in the Barro text. |
| Prescribed Texts |
A list of essential readings will be distributed at the beginning of the semester. See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8050 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8050
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| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8050 |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Graduate Diploma in Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economics, Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Master of Applied Economics, Master of Economics, Master of Applied Economics, Master of Economic Policy, Master of International Trade and Economic Relations, Master of Economic Policy, Master of Economics, Master of Environmental and Resource Economics, Master of International Trade and Economic Relations, and Master of Environmental and Resource Economics |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8050 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8050 |
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