ECONS524-19A (HAM)

Topics in Economic Policy Analysis

15 Points

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School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

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Anna Strutt

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Paper Description

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This paper covers selected topics in economic policy analysis. This year we will focus primarily on selected topics in the area of law and economics.

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Paper Structure

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This paper will be taught through readings, interactive lectures, student presentations and discussions.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • 1. Apply a range of economic concepts and tools to issues in policy analysis
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  • 2. Discuss and critically evaluate recent research and developments in policy analysis
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Seminar
15
  • Presentation: In Class
2. Essay
15 Apr 2019
10:00 AM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Case study
15 May 2019
10:00 AM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Final Test
50
  • In Class: In Test
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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There is no required text for this paper. Required readings for each topic are provided in the Reading List for this paper (accessible through Moodle), most of which are available online.

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Online Support

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Resources are available through Moodle.

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Workload

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For this paper, you might expect to spend around 150 hours in total during the semester.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Note any linkages to other papers where the linkage is of importance.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: At least 40 points at 200 level or above in Economics.

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: ECON524 and ECON526

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