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ECON 2507 - Intermediate Macroeconomics II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

The first year macroeconomics course provided a broad overview of the subject area. In this course, the aim is to delve a little deeper into the subject. Macroeconomics is concerned with the behaviour of the economy as a whole. In particular it addresses the big issues which affect us on a day to day basis. As macroeconomists we want to know why some countries grow more quickly than others, why some experience high inflation while others have stable prices and why all countries experience recessions and booms. Furthermore, we want to know if government policy can have an impact on these factors. The aim of this course is to provide these tools and give a deeper understanding of these issues. It is intended that this course leads on from the first year macroeconomics course and provides a smooth transition for those intending to pursue macroeconomics in later years.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ECON 2507
    Course Intermediate Macroeconomics II
    Coordinating Unit Economics
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Prerequisites ECON 1000
    Incompatible ECON 2011
    Assumed Knowledge ECON 1004
    Assessment Typically, mid-semester exam and final exam
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Mark Weder

    Dr Jacob Wong (Semester 1) and Professor Mark Weder (Semester 2)
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Knowledge and Understanding:
    This course aims to develop an understanding of those social institutions such as property rights,
    firms and markets, that are the economic framework within which individuals, responding to incentives, make choices in their own self interest and how these choices can also serve the social interest. (Learning outcomes 1-3)

    Communication Skills:
    This course aims to develop students’ abilities to construct and sustain an argument using the phrases and concepts that economists use in their deliberations. A theoretical framework is developed in which students acquire an understanding of how economic agents interact and by doing so develop the literacy and verbal communication skills necessary for presenting arguments of an economic nature. (Learning outcomes 4-9)

    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1 Explain how markets organise the allocation of scarce resources and the distribution of goods and services
    2 Assess the efficiency of markets and describe the various factors that might impact on efficiency
    3 Distinguish between the various forms of market failure and explain how governments might need to intervene
    4 Relate the basic economic theory and principles to current macroeconomic issues and evaluate related public policy
    5 Use economic models to analyse a situation in terms of economics
    6 Work and learn independently and with others
    7 Communicate their knowledge and understanding of economic issues using written, verbal and visual expression
    8 Evaluate outcomes based on the costs and benefits involved
    9 Understand the broader social consequences of economic decisions making
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-3
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4-9
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4-6
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    "Macroeconomics - Australasian Edition (Edition 4)" - Olivier Blanchard and Jeffrey Sheen
    Online Learning
    All additional material will be posted on the course MyUni website.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Students will be required to understand material as covered in the course lectures as well as additional assigned readings. Problem sets will reinforce key concepts covered in course lectures.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures throughout the semester plus one tutorial class each week. Students are also expected to commit approximately 8 to 10 hours to private study, that is, study outside of your regular classes.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Understanding Short-Run Economic Fluctuations (IS-LM-AS-AD Model) as well as Economic Growth
    1. IS-LM Model
      1. The Goods Market
      2. The Money Market
      3. Combining the Goods Market and the Money Market
    2. AS-AD Model
      1. The Labour Market
      2. Combining the Goods Market and the Labour Market
    3. Inflation and Unemployment
    4. Long-Run Growth
    5. Topics in Monetary Policy
    6. Microfounded Models of the Macroeconomy
    ** Order of material to be covered in class is tentative and subject to change.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    There will be two midterm exams (during week 4 and 8 resp)
    and a final exam. The midterm examinations count 60 towards the end grade. The
    final counts 40 percent.

    There will not be any make-up mid-semester tests. Those who
    miss the mid-semester test(s) must obtain documentation in line with university
    regulations in order to avoid a grade of zero on the mid-semester tests or
    assignments. For those who miss the mid-semester test(s) and obtain accepted
    documentation the relevant weight will be added to the weight of the final exam
    in determining the overall grade for the course.
    Assessment Detail
    See MyUni for further information on assessment details.
    Submission
    See MyUni for further details on submission.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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  • Policies & Guidelines

    This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.

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