Pre-requisite: 51008
Pre-requisite: Recommended previous study: 51331+51333
This unit focuses on the role and work of the professional economist in the development and presentation of economic and policy advice. Apart from emphasising applied economic analysis, the unit addresses issues associated with policy ideology and value judgements, the nature of decision-making in the Australian and other economies, the nature, extent and use of economic power and potential conflict among policy objectives. Students are required to complete and present a small policy dissertation.