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Data and evidence in economics
ECC3479
Synopsis
In this unit, you will learn how to formulate compelling economic questions and effectively select, organize, and apply appropriate data and analytical methods. You will develop critical thinking skills, enabling you to evaluate suitable data sources and determine what questions can be answered with available information. Additionally, you will enhance your ability to visually communicate findings clearly and effectively. Through hands-on practical exercises, you will strengthen your understanding of empirical study design and gain practical skills essential for completing research projects at the Honours or Masters level, and throughout your career in economics, finance, or policy analysis.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Faculty
- Department of Economics
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (2)
What it unlocks
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Offerings (1)
- First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
Listed in 5 areas of study
- Business analytics for economicsCore studies
- EconomicsPublic policy
- Economics and economic policyCore studies
- Macroeconomics and financial marketsSpecified discipline studies
- Mathematical economics and econometricsSpecified discipline studies