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Intermediate Macroeconomics unit (BEA320)

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Location: Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit uses contemporary macroeconomic modelling frameworks and economic data to examine the causes and effects of fluctuations in output, employment, inflation and other key macroeconomic variables. Topics include the use of monetary and fiscal policies for business cycle stabilisation, inflation targeting, unconventional policy tools when interest rates are constrained by the zero lower bound, fiscal stimulus during recessions, and the consequences of budget deficits and debt. Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to critically analyse and discuss current macroeconomic conditions and policies, applying economic models and empirical evidence to support their arguments.

Summary

Unit name Intermediate Macroeconomics
Unit code BEA320
Credit points 12.5
College/School Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Economics
Coordinator Doctor Oscar Pavlov
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply economic models to assess macroeconomic conditions and policies.
  • Communicate economic analysis and evidence-based policy recommendations.
  • Interpret economic data to assess macroeconomic conditions and policies.

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 $2,253.00 $1,764.00 not applicable $2,948.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

BEA121 OR Completion of the Bachelor of Business

Teaching

AssessmentAssignment (30%)|Mid-semester test (30%)|Final Exam (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text [available from Booktopia or Amazon]:

Charles I. Jones (2025). Macroeconomics, Sixth Edition (6E International Student Edition), W.W. Norton & Company, New York.

Additional readings will be posted on MyLO.

 

Software:

Microsoft Excel will be used to analyse economic data.
Recommended

Supplementary readings and resources will be made available on MyLO.

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