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Economic growth: Causes and consequences
ECC2511
Synopsis
The unit surveys the causes and consequences of economic development over the last centuries. Topics include analysis of climate, geography, institutions, human capital and technology on long-run growth. These topics are intended to enhance your understanding of why some countries are rich whilst others are poor.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Faculty
- Department of Economics
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (6)
- Introductory microeconomicsECB1101
- Principles of microeconomicsECC1000
- Principles of macroeconomicsECC1100
- MicroeconomicsECF1100
- Introductory microeconomicsECW1101
- MacroeconomicsECX1200
What it unlocks
Nothing in the visible graph depends on this unit.
Listed in 3 areas of study
- Economic analysisSpecialisation elective units
- EconomicsGrowth and development
- Economics and economic policyCluster 3: Macroeconomic theory and growth