eco4ppo public policy

PUBLIC POLICY

ECO4PPO

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject deals with public economic issues. The implications of externalities, public goods and nonconvexities for public policy are examined, and issues of collective choice and implementation are presented. The central topic of the course is the rationale for public intervention in decentralised economies. Case studies from Australia and other economies dealing with topics such as income distribution, microeconomic reform, taxation, the environment, health, education and social services illustrate the main theoretical ideas.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinator

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesDemonstration of general equilibrium models in lectures.

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites one of ECO3CMF, ECO3EGS, ECO3MB, ECO3IND, ECO3PPI

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe data required for modelling of economic public policy
02. Describe restrictions on consumer preferences and production technologies which ensure existence of competitive general equilibrium
03. Evaluate academic economic article(dealing with some public policy issue(s)
04. Use general equilibrium models to evaluate economic public policy

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