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ECON7030: Economics Research Project
2025 unit information
This unit represents a culminating academic experience for students in the Master of Economics by bringing together their knowledge in economic theory and methodology to analyse an economic problem. The unit involves writing a 6,000-word report. The emphasis is on students acquiring skills in identifying an economic problem, undertaking the required analysis using appropriate tools, and disseminating the results.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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24 credit points from Economics elective units of study |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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ECON7010 or ECON7020 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify a well-defined research question and, where appropriate, formulate testable hypotheses.
- LO2. Synthesise the relevant literature and identify an area of potential contribution.
- LO3. Apply economic analysis to address a specific research question.
- LO4. Use appropriate empirical or theoretical tools to provide insight into the economic issue(s) under study and discuss the advantages of the chosen approach relative to other methods.
- LO5. Communicate the result of the economic analysis to both specialist and non-specialist audiences in both written and verbal form.
- LO6. Develop ability to self-reflect. Identify areas of strength and weakness in your skill set and knowledge.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive September 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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