316-323 Privatisation and Regulation

Prerequisites

Second year 316-202 Intermediate Microeconomics must be passed before this subject is taken.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This subject will examine the interaction of government regulatory policy with both public and private enterprises. The subject focuses on both proposed and current privatisation policies and regulatory schemes for various Australian industries. Comparisons with overseas experiences will be drawn where appropriate. The first part of the subject presents an analytical framework in which these issues can be addressed. The remainder of the subject will focus on specific case studies.

Assessment

One 2-hour examination (80%) and class assignments totalling approximately 2000 words (20%).