James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

EC5502:04

Economics 5C

Townsville

Prerequisites: Admission to MEc or permission of Academic Adviser for economics

39 lectures/seminars. First and second semester.

Selected topics in applied economics.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to widen and deepen students’ understanding of some current issues of concern to the public at large.

Assessment by two assignments, 20% each, (40%); a three-hour written examination (60%).