316-214 Australian Economic History

316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics and 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics.

This subject provides an historical overview of the development of the Australian economy. A major theme of the subject is to understand the role of factors such as geography, political and legal institutions, international influences such as immigration and foreign investment, and economic policy, in the development of the Australian economy. The subject will emphasise how an understanding of the economic history of Australia can be used to analyse current developments in the Australian and international economies. The evolution of the Australian economy and of material well-being, and the role of major episodes such as agricultural development, gold rushes and mining booms, world wars, and major economic fluctuations, are examined.

• High level of development: written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

• Moderate level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning.

• Some level of development: use of computer software.

One 2-hour end-of-semester exam (50%) and written work not exceeding 4000 words (50%).

To be advised.