Intermediate Macroeconomics unit (BEA320)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit uses a contemporary macroeconomic modelling framework to analyse the role of fiscal and monetary policies on economic outcomes. The study of fiscal policy includes the role of stimulus during recessions, and the impact and consequences of government expenditures and tax policies on its budget, debt and on private sector behaviour. The study of monetary policy includes business cycle stabilization and inflation targeting by central banks with conventional and unconventional policies when the zero lower bound constrains interest rates. Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to critically discuss and examine current economic conditions and policies using economic models as a tool for organising 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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply economic models to the analysis of economies and critically evaluate fiscal and monetary policies.
• Communicate policy analysis as well as evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Access, analyse and interpret economic data.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

BEA121 OR Completion of the Bachelor of Business

Teaching

Assessment	Group Assignment (30%)|Mid-semester test (30%)|Take-home exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

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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