This unit develops an evidence-based approach to economic decision-making in a dynamic market environment and critically examines the rationale for and effectiveness of government policy and regulation. Microeconomic topics include an analysis of the competitive environment facing firms, including: pricing, market structure, market failure and transaction costs. Macroeconomic topics include a review of significant national and international economic challenges, including: business cycles, inflation, unemployment and international competitiveness. These will be examined from the perspective of government stabilisation policies and strategies to enhance productivity, international competitiveness and economic growth.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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