This four-week, four-module course explores selective aspects of the Australian economy, with emphasis on macroeconomic and financial policies. The course introduces participants to several key attributes of the Australian economy and discusses how they are influenced by both domestic and international forces. We will examine some of the key issues and dilemmas facing the Australian economy and how policymakers can deal with them using monetary and fiscal policies. There will also be a discussion on the still-fresh 2007-2010s global financial crisis, the lessons learned, and how policymakers deal with the aftermath. Discussions will be centered around sound economic theories and reasoning, and utilize actual data whenever applicable. Applications of the economic reasoning and theories to current, real-world issues pertaining to the Australian economy will also be provided. In addition to conventional lectures, the course also contains several interviews with relevant experts and practitioners. No prior knowledge or training in economics is required.
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Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Australian economy in a nutshell
Monetary policy and the RBA
Fiscal policy in Australia
The 2007 - 2010s Global Financial Crisis
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TOP REVIEWS FROM UNDERSTANDING THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY: AN INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL POLICIES
A breif introduction of the macroeconomy especially the period of GFC. Easy to understand. Thanks, Denny.
Myself , Jyoti Aggarwal just completed this course but have not received certificate yet. paid 59$ to get the certificate.
Great overview of the Australian economy and the role of both monetary and fiscal policy. Using the GFC to bring the learnings to life with real examples was a great way to conclude the course.
I've gained wide knowledge of the Australian economy from the professor.
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