This course forms part of the Pre-sessional Program (PSP) which prepares students for high performance in their Crawford School degrees. The course aims to develop an understanding of foundational economic concepts and tools to prepare students for economics courses they are required to do as part of degrees in public policy, public administration, environmental management and development, and climate change. Some students may already be familiar with the concepts in this course, while others may be embarking for the first time on economic study. This course supports students to gain a common foundation and focuses on achieving an intuitive understanding of economics as a discipline and the application of tools to analysing public policy issues.
Topics covered:-
- Examples of economic research and analysis applied to public policy issues.
- Selected economic frameworks and theories.
- Introduction to tools for economic analysis.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of economic frameworks.
- Develop an intuitive understanding of economics as a discipline and its role in public policy.
- Undertake economics courses in public policy, administration, environmental management and climate change.
- Understand the application of economic analytical tools to public policy issues.
Indicative Assessment
- Problem Set 1 (33) [LO 2,3]
- Problem Set 2 (33) [LO 1,2]
- Problem Set 3 (34) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
This course is offered in a semi-intensive format over 2 weeks prior to semester start. Workload is approximately 15 hours per week including class time (a mixture of lectures and interactive workshops) and independent study, including readings and working through problem sets.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Crawford School of Public Policy to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Not required
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1366 | 14 Jan 2025 | 24 Jan 2025 | 24 Jan 2025 | 07 Mar 2025 | In Person | View |
| 1367 | 14 Jan 2025 | 24 Jan 2025 | 24 Jan 2025 | 07 Mar 2025 | Online | View |
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6397 | 16 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 08 Aug 2025 | In Person | N/A |
| 6398 | 16 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 08 Aug 2025 | Online | N/A |