The seminar based course designed for students on the PPE degree will study classic texts in PPE. Each session a group of students will introduce a classic article locating it in the literature and demonstrating the puzzle or problem the author addressed and the solution they came up with. The seminar group will be expected to critique the article and consider other potential solutions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of classic texts in economics
- Formally describe economic models
- Coherently summarise and explain the ideas of articles discussed in seminars
- Apply theoretical results to practical examples
Indicative Assessment
- Assignment (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Exam (70) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
You are expected to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week consisting of lecture/seminar and private study.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
see Class Summary
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5661 | 26 Jul 2021 | 02 Aug 2021 | 31 Aug 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | In Person | N/A |
