Course overview
The course develops students' understanding of the global economy and its impact on the way we live and work in Australia. Students will explore important developments in Australia's economic history and investigate some of the country's current economic structures and pressing issues such as its sources of productivity, the financial system, energy and environmental concerns, and housing.
- Australia's Past - "The Lucky Country"
- Australia's Present - "Where we are today"
- Australia's Debates
Course learning outcomes
- Develop and present a compelling economic argument.
- Explain how Australia developed into the economy it is now
- Evaluate the appropriateness of economic arguments
- Apply fundamental economic concepts to the analysis of the Australian economy within a global context.
- Communicate economic explanations, arguments, and commentary in a variety of formats.