A sound microeconomic approach to real-world problems and the development of policy and programs to deliver improvements in economic welfare rely upon advanced economic knowledge and technical know-how. This specialisation provides students with advanced understanding of microeconomic policy and evaluation. This specialisation will also provide students with the skills in econometrics. To maximise learning and career outcomes for those in government, banking and finance across public, private and non-government sectors, an Academic Convenor provides advice on course planning, events of interest and meets regularly with the group.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:1. understand and apply modern microeconomic theory
2. understand and apply econometric tools for policy evaluation
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
The specialisation requires 12 units from the following compulsory courses:
IDEC8064 Masters Microeconomics
IDEC8026 Quantitative Policy Impact Evaluation
12 units from the following microeconomic policy courses:
ECON8002 Applied Welfare Economics
ECON8038 Industrial Organisation
ECON8047 Law and Economics
ECON8053 Game Theory
EMET8001 Applied Micro-econometrics
IDEC8020 Applied Economic Dynamics
IDEC8023 Case Studies in Applied Econometrics
IDEC8028 The Microeconomics of Development
IDEC8053 Environmental Economics
IDEC8081 The Economics of Incentives and Institutions
IDEC8088 Cost Benefit Analysis: Principles and Practice
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