Course overview
How has the global economy shaped Australia? How has Australia become so rich? What are the current economic issues Australia faces? Lectures will look into some of Australia's economic history as well as examining some of the country's current issues such as labour markets and industrial relations, international trade and finance, Australia's political economy, its agriculture, mining and manufacturing sectors. The course will deepen students' understanding of the world around us and its impact on the way we live and work.
Course learning outcomes
- Make an economic argument.
- Explain how Australia developed into the Economy it is now.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of economic arguments.
- Use general concepts in economics (e.g. GDP, demand, exchange rate, etc).
- Write concise comments on economic issues.
- Complete a group project and present the result.
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