316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics

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316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	Prof N Olekalns, AssProf O Henry
Prerequisites	316-102 Introductory Microeconomics.
Semester	1, repeat 2 (view timetable)
Contact	Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Subject Description	An introduction to macroeconomic theory and policy. Economic aggregates such as aggregate production and employment, the general level of prices and inflation, the exchange rate, interest rates, the balance of payments and economic growth. Analysis is particularly directed to current macroeconomic problems and policy issues.
Generic Skills	High level of development: written communication; collaborative learning; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information. Moderate level of development: oral communication; problem solving; team work; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas. Some level of development: statistical reasoning; of computer software.
Assessment	A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%), a multiple choice test (5%), two assignments totalling not more than 2500 words (25%), and tutorial attendance and participation (10%).

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