ECB1102 · Monash University
Introductory macroeconomics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
This unit introduces you to the fundamental principles of macroeconomics and their application to real-world economic issues. Topics include the measurement and analysis of national income, employment, inflation, interest rate and the money supply. You will explore the use of aggregate demand and aggregate supply (AD-AS) models to examine short- and long-run economic fluctuations. The role of fiscal and monetary policy is discussed, alongside broader debates around regulation, political influences, and economic stability.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 - Exercise | Exercise | 20% |
| 3 - Examination | Examination | 50% |
| 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On-campus |