Courses & Units

Macroeconomics BEA471

Introduction

The BEA471 Macroeconomic unit aims: to introduce students to some of the important recent developments in macroeconomics; to demonstrate how macroeconomists use macroeconomic theory, stylized facts and modelling framework to obtain quantitative answers to some very intriguing questions; and to provide students with some standard tools and models required to deal with the modern macroeconomic literature.

The unit focuses on development of practical model solving skills, where students will learn how to use a variety of macroeconomic models as a measurement device to assess real world problems. After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to (i) understand the recent trends in macroeconomics, (ii) access the recent academic literature in macroeconomics and (iii) discuss the implications of macroeconomic policy.

Summary

Unit name Macroeconomics
Unit code BEA471
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Business & Economics
Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Economics
Coordinator Doctor Mala Raghavan
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 11/7/2022 9/8/2022 29/8/2022 16/10/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply macroeconomic theory to understand and analyse the real world macroeconomic issues.
  • Numerically solve and analyse the quantitative performance of several business cycle models.
  • Communicate the modelling approach, solution technique and research findings.

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 $1,828.00 $1,432.00 not applicable $2,354.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

Computing skills: Although no prior programming skills are expected, you will be required to learn the fundamentals of Dynare during the course.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x pre-recorded lecture (Wks 1-12); 1 x 2-hour workshop (Fortnightly).

AssessmentMid-semester Test (30%)|Assignment 2 (35%)|Assignment 1 (35%)
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Textbooks

Required

There is no prescribed textbook for this unit and all required readings will be provided by the unit coordinator.

Recommended

Students may find the following textbooks useful for some parts of the course:

  • Stephen Williamson. Macroeconomics, Addison Wesley (any edition).
  • Jordi Gali (2015). Monetary Policy, Inflation and the Business Cycle: An Introduction to the New Keyneisan Framework, Princeton University Press.
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