Category Archives: Economics

Part A: Theory and policy

Read http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-13/rba-glenn-stevens-economic- testimony-to-parliament/6090624, describing the reasons for Australian monetary policy. Compare and contrast the approach to monetary policy for each economy. How effective does monetary policy appear to be in each economy? Give reasons for your answer.

Part B: Interest rates and monetary policy: data collection, presentation and analysis

For Part A of the assignment you will investigate the role of the interest rate and monetary policy in the macroeconomy. You will collect, present and analyse GDP growth, investment growth, inflation rate, unemployment rate and interest rate statistics for Australia, Greece, and the USA:

Collect annual data for the real GDP growth rate, real gross fixed capital formation growth rate, the unemployment rate and the consumer price index (CPI) for the three economies….

Part A: Theory and policy

Read http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-13/rba-glenn-stevens-economic- testimony-to-parliament/6090624, describing the reasons for Australian monetary policy. Compare and contrast the approach to monetary policy for each economy. How effective does monetary policy appear to be in each economy? Give reasons for your answer.

Part B: Interest rates and monetary policy: data collection, presentation and analysis

For Part A of the assignment you will investigate the role of the interest rate and monetary policy in the macroeconomy. You will collect, present and analyse GDP growth, investment growth, inflation rate, unemployment rate and interest rate statistics for Australia, Greece, and the USA:

Collect annual data for the real GDP growth rate, real gross fixed capital formation growth rate, the unemployment rate and the consumer price index (CPI) for the three economies….

Part A: Theory and policy

Read http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-13/rba-glenn-stevens-economic- testimony-to-parliament/6090624, describing the reasons for Australian monetary policy. Compare and contrast the approach to monetary policy for each economy. How effective does monetary policy appear to be in each economy? Give reasons for your answer.

Part B: Interest rates and monetary policy: data collection, presentation and analysis

For Part A of the assignment you will investigate the role of the interest rate and monetary policy in the macroeconomy. You will collect, present and analyse GDP growth, investment growth, inflation rate, unemployment rate and interest rate statistics for Australia, Greece, and the USA:

Collect annual data for the real GDP growth rate, real gross fixed capital formation growth rate, the unemployment rate and the consumer price index (CPI) for the….

Students are required to produce a report to a client on theconstruction industry’s future directions and possible businessdirections. Report should not exceed 3000 words (excluding tablesand references). This assignment includes following tasks:• Discuss the construction industry’s contribution to (and theinfluence on) the macroeconomic environment.• Present the past and current status of the construction industry withthe analysis of statistical data and policy papers/distinguishedspeeches/press reports etc.o Factual economic data from variety of sources such asAustralian Bureau of Statistics, Reserve Bank of Australia,industry focused forecasting groups, government budgetsetc.o And also opinions from reputed sources (budget speeches,political announcements, speeches form members holdingresponsible position in Governor of RBA, Chairman of MBAor HIA etc).ARBE2307 Economics of the Construction Industry – Course Outline 2015 11• Produce a forecast report to identify the growth sectors of….

Students are required to produce a report to a client on the construction industry’s future directions and possible business directions. Report should not exceed 3000 words (excluding tables and references). This assignment includes following tasks: • Discuss the construction industry’s contribution to (and the influence on) the macroeconomic environment. • Present the past and current status of the construction industry with the analysis of statistical data and policy papers/distinguished speeches/press reports etc. o Factual economic data from variety of sources such as Australian Bureau of Statistics, Reserve Bank of Australia, industry focused forecasting groups, government budgets etc. o And also opinions from reputed sources (budget speeches, political announcements, speeches form members holding responsible position in Governor of RBA, Chairman of MBA or HIA etc). ARBE2307 Economics of the….

Students are required to produce a report to a client on the construction industry’s future directions and possible business directions. Report should not exceed 3000 words (excluding tables and references). This assignment includes following tasks: • Discuss the construction industry’s contribution to (and the influence on) the macroeconomic environment. • Present the past and current status of the construction industry with the analysis of statistical data and policy papers/distinguished speeches/press reports etc. o Factual economic data from variety of sources such as Australian Bureau of Statistics, Reserve Bank of Australia, industry focused forecasting groups, government budgets etc. o And also opinions from reputed sources (budget speeches, political announcements, speeches form members holding responsible position in Governor of RBA, Chairman of MBA or HIA etc). ARBE2307 Economics of the….