Courses & Units
Economics of Social Issues BEA102
Introduction
Economics of Social Issues applies economic principles to study contemporary social issues, including: the distribution of wealth and income, poverty and inequality, gender differences, altruism, crime and corruption, gambling, and housing. These social issues are analysed by looking at the extent to which efficiency and equity objectives can be achieved through market-based and/or government interventions. The use of a simple yet rigorous economic framework makes this unit useful for those with little or no economic background and are interested in how economic tools can be used to understand contemporary social issues and shape public policy. This unit should be of interest to economists, as well as those from other fields interested in studying major social and economic issues of the 21st Century.
Summary
| Unit name | Economics of Social Issues |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BEA102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Economics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Maria Yanotti |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Use economic concepts to identify, describe and explain social issues.
- Analyse social issues from different perspectives in Economics.
- Analyse public policy responses to social issues from different economic perspectives.
- Effectively communicate economic arguments supported with appropriate evidence.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091901 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Quizzes (20%)|Case Study (35%)|Final Project (45%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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