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 316-801 Public Sector Economics - Micro

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr A Gunther

Prerequisites

Admission to the Bachelor of Public Policy and Management Program, see Entry requirements.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

This subject introduces students, who have little prior knowledge of economics, to the principal framework by which economists assess decision-making within the public sector and the techniques they use to assist in making these decisions. The subject covers cost determinants, pricing policies, business organisation structures, market structures, cost-benefit analysis, income distribution, equity and income redistribution. These topics will be illustrated with examples from the public sector, government decision-making on the environment, trade practices legislation and microeconomic reform including privatisation.

Assessment

A 2-hour examination and two assignments totalling 2000 words.



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