Economics

Course summary

The course covers a combination of microeconomic and macroeconomic content drawing on local, national and international contexts. It develops a critical approach to economic models, and applies them to a range of contexts, particularly focusing on the market economy and the role of the government in addressing market failure. Students will select, interpret and use appropriate data from a range of sources. They will develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories and consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life.