EECP-USPEC Economics and economic policy
Faculty of Business and Economics
Economics and economic policy (EECP-USPEC) is a specialisation worth 42 credit points, listing 30 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Bachelor of Economics.
- Credit points
- 42
- Units
- 30
- Campus
- Clayton
- Offered in
- 1 course
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Requisite map
Overview
Economics and economic policy delivers the advanced analytical and evaluative frameworks required to assess government regulations, market interventions, and societal welfare initiatives. The specialisation combines applied microeconomics and macroeconomics with political economy, public finance, and policy analysis. Through progressive case-study assessments, you develop practical capabilities to evaluate policy effectiveness, identify socio-economic inequities, and interpret data trends using modern digital platforms and metrics tools responsibly. This applied curriculum prepares you for professional careers in public administration, government relations, economic policy units, non-profit governance, and strategic corporate consultancies.
Availability
Economics and economic policy is offered in B2031 Bachelor of Economics at Clayton as an undergraduate specialisation.
Structure
Rules
- 12 credit points of core units; and
- 30 credit points of specified discipline units.
Core units12 credit points
Note: You can complete only one of ETC3410 or ECC3479.
Specified discipline units30 credit points
It is strongly recommended that you focus on one or two of the following clusters, and choose multiple units within your chosen clusters.
Cluster 1: Sustainability
- ECX2360Environmental economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC2460Energy markets and policyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECX2800Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised worldNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3146Community, market and governmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3610Market designNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3640Economics of climate changeNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3670Economics of developing countriesNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3810Public financeNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3720Health economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
Cluster 2: Markets and strategy
- ECX2320Economics for entrepreneursNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC2460Energy markets and policyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC2610Game theory and strategic thinkingNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3600Experimental economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3610Market designNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3710Labour economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3830Industrial organisation and competition policyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3841Network economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECX3890Internet business and digital economyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3000Advanced microeconomicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3720Health economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
Cluster 3: Macroeconomic theory and growth
- ECX2300Crashes, crises and macroeconomic policyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC2511Economic growth: Causes and consequencesNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECX2800Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised worldNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3660Business cycle fluctuations and monetary policyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3690International economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3740Economics of financial decision makingNo reviews yet6 cp
Cluster 4: Economics and society
- ECC2600Behavioural economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3800History of economic thoughtNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3871Political economy: Institutions, order, and evidenceNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3146Community, market and governmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3144Economic history: Long-run economic changeNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3610Market designNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3671Economic science of diversity and inclusionNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECC3720Health economicsNo reviews yet6 cp
Courses that offer it
Notes
Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as ECONPOLY01.
Common questions
Which courses offer Economics and economic policy?
1 course in 2027: Bachelor of Economics.
Specialisation details
- Type
- Specialisation
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Credit points
- 42
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Handbook years
- 2027