Money, Employment and Growth (11223.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online self-paced On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra School Of Government | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain the meaning and significance of macroeconomic terms and concepts;
2. Analyse the Australian economy using simple macroeconomic models, diagrams and simple quantitative terms;
3. Apply the standard aggregate demand/supply model to determine how output, employment, and price are influenced;
4. Assess how fiscal and monetary policies can be used to achieve macroeconomic goals in an open economy like Australia; and
5. Apply and evaluate macroeconomic models to solve real-world problems.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11175 Introduction to EconomicsCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
10083 Money, Employment and GrowthAssumed knowledge
This unit requires prior knowledge of basic economic principles and theories, which are covered in the pre-requisite unit Introduction to Economics.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Online self-paced | Dr Raymond Li |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Raymond Li |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | Online self-paced | Dr Raymond Li |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Dr Raymond Li |
Required texts
In this unit, the textbook serves as an essential supplement to the lectures. The lectures will introduce and explain the key concepts and theories in each topic, as well as their applications in the Australian and global economies. The assigned textbook readings for each week will help you dive deeper into the content and retain the knowledge. The following textbook is chosen for this unit and it is specifically designed with a focus on Australian applications.
Parkin, Michael & Bade, Robin, Macroeconomics: Australia in the Global Environment (2nd Edition) Pearson.
In order to grasp the concepts covered in this unit, it's important that you read broadly from other economists in this field. Below are two excellent entry-level macroeconomics textbooks written by well-known professors and practitioners:
Bernanke, Ben, Olekalns, Nilss & Frank, Robert H., Principles of Macroeconomics
Mankiw, Gregory, Macroeconomics
If you wish to challenge yourself or get some exposure into intermediate level macroeconomics, you may consult the following texts:
Blanchard, Olivier & Sheen, Jeffrey, Macroeconomics: Australasian Edition
Dornbusch, Rudiger, Macroeconomics
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Ouriginal will be used to check for plagiarism for all assignments. Your assessments must be written in your words and citations used when referencing material from published sources. One Ouriginal preview will be available for students to check their assessment prior to submission. Students will only receive an Ouriginal report for one draft submission of their work and again once their assessment have been formally submitted. Do not submit drafts to other Canvas sites, as this will be considered a form of self-plagiarism. Do not submit any material that has been formally submitted to other units. This is a form of academic misconduct.
Use of AI is not permitted in this unit
The University's position is that artificial intelligence services must not be used for assessment or assessment preparation by students unless explicitly allowed in the assessment instructions for an assessment task published with the assessment task and/or in the unit outline. That is, an AI service may only be used if:
a) its use is authorised by the unit convener as part of the specified task; and
b) it is used in the way allowed in the assessment instructions and/or unit outline; and
c) its use is appropriately referenced, meaning that the students must reference the use of AI in their assessment in the same way as they reference other source material.
The use of AI has not been specified in the assessment instructions for the unit or in the unit outline and thus, AI is not a permissible resource.
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Participation requirements
Active engagement in all online modules enhances your learning and is strongly advised. Unless specifically stated in the unit outline, there is no mandatory attendance requirement. However, you are highly recommended to attend timetabled activities (drop-in sessions), as they allow you to ask 'real time' questions to develop your understanding for the relevant assessment tasks.
Required IT skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office softwares (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
