ECON4005

Advanced Topics in Applied Economics II

Faculty of Business and Law Newcastle Business School

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011

This course introduces students to advanced theory and empirics of applied microeconomics and macroeconomics and how these methods can be applied. The course provides students with skills to deploy different methods to explain critical issues in the key areas of applied economics. Students are expected to undertake and critically evaluate empirical work and related policy implications.

The topics taught in this course will not be repeated in ECON4004 Advanced Topics in Applied Economics I in any one year.

Objectives

At the completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced theoretical principles in a number of specialist areas of economics;
2. Analyse real world events, such as the global financial crisis; and
3. Apply these principles to analyse contemporary policy issues.

Content

The course aims to critically evaluate contemporary theoretical, empirical and policy issues in selected specialised areas of economics. Although not limited to these topic areas, the topics covered in the course may include one or more of the following areas of economics. The topics taught in this course will be different to the topics taught in ECON4004 Advanced Topics in Applied Economics I.
1. Econometric Modelling
2. Labour Economics
3. Growth and Development
4. International Trade
5. International Money, Banking and Finance
6. Health Economics
7. Urban and Regional Economics
8. Environmental Economics

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Seminar

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Mid semester
Essays / Written Assignments	Research Essays
Examination: Formal	Final examination
Presentations - Class	Class/seminar presentations

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)

Timetables