UNSW Handbook Course - Macroeconomics, Government and the Economy

Macroeconomics, Government and the Economy - ATAX0011


	Faculty: Faculty of Law
	School: Australian School of Taxation
	Course Outline: See below
	Campus: ATAX Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 0
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Macroeconomics is the study of the entire economy and typically deals with policy issues of unemployment, business cycle, inflation/deflation, current account deficit, foreign debt and government deficits. These areas of study have been greatly influenced by the Keynesian revolution in the 1930s and subsequent developments in macroeconomic thought. This course provides students with an introduction to macroeconomic concepts and theory, with particular reference to the current macroeconomic issues and the role of the government in the Australian economy. In particular, it concentrates on the interaction of the taxing and spending of government with the wider economy.

Course Objectives

This subject seeks to help students to develop knowledge based on a thorough critical understanding of macroeconomic thought. The central learning objectives of the subject are defined in terms of the following outcomes:

to recognise the nature of a variety of macroeconomic issues facing Australia and the possible remedies for these problems
to develop skills and perspectives to locate tax issues in the wider context of macroeconomic policy choices
to further develop skills of independent policy formulation, evaluation and intelligent decision-making in the context of contemporary problems and real world dilemmas.

Modes of Delivery

Flexible Learning

Assessment

Assignment 1	2000 words	20%
Assignment 2	2000 words	20%
Final Examination	Closed book	60%

Pass Requirements

50 per cent or more of the total marks available in the course and
at least 40 per cent of the marks available for the final examination in the course.

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