Course overview
The course deepens students' understanding of the global economy and its impact on the way we live and work in Australia. This course reviews some of Australia's economic history as well as investigates some of the country's current issues such as labour markets and industrial relations, international trade and finance, political economy, and the agriculture, mining and manufacturing sectors.
Course learning outcomes
- Develop and present a compelling economic argument
- Explain how Australia developed into the economy it is now
- Evaluate the appropriateness of economic arguments
- Apply fundamental economic concepts
- Write concise comments on economic issues
- Collaborate on a group project and deliver a presentation of the findings
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