Macroeconomic Theory

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ECON X402
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Course ID
206061
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Economics
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jacob Wong
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course deepens critical thinking, reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving in advanced methods and theories of contemporary macroeconomics. Techniques include a more formal treatment of comparative statics, dynamics and stability analysis and may involve matrix algebra as well as simple differential and difference equations. The course typically introduces the student to dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models and the theory of rational expectations equilibrium as a tool to construct models for policy examination.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply methodology exercised in the study of modern macroeconomics
  • Form theories related to the mechanisms that are regarded as important in the functioning of a macroeconomy
  • Collaborate with others to find solutions to macroeconomic problems

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 20528
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Hartley, 122a
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hartley, 122a
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Hartley, 122a
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hartley, 122a

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of ECON3006 Econometrics/ECON3801 Economic Analysis OR must have completed ECON5001 Economic Principles

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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