The objective of this unit is to examine the role of the government in influencing individual behaviour and the macro economy through fiscal policy, that is, government spending, taxation, and social insurance programs (such as social security and unemployment insurance). We will develop and use a dynamic theoretical model of individual decisions and study how government tax and transfer policies, government debt and deficits affect these decisions. The theoretical predictions of these models will then be related to data and empirical findings.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Economics |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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ECOS2002 or ECOS2902 or ECOS2040 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Aarti Singh, aarti.singh@sydney.edu.au |
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