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Unit name Introduction to Markets and the Economy
Unit code BEA111
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Business & Economics
Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Economics
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Learning Outcomes

  • LO1: Define, measure and interpret key microeconomic concepts.
  • LO2: Use economic theory and models to describe markets as well as describe when markets fail and outline solutions to market failures.
  • LO3: Use economic theory and models to describe economic decisions made by individuals, businesses and governments as well as identify ethical and welfare implications.

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BEA110, XPD102, BAA110

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

Internal assessment 40%; Final exam 60%. Please see the unit outline for details.

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