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Macroeconomic policy

Level 2S1·S2

About

This unit examines the scope for policy to improve macroeconomic performance. It will cover: the cyclical behaviour of the economy; the role of monetary, fiscal and exchange rate policies in influencing economic activities; the implementation and operation of monetary policy; the relationship of exchange rates to monetary policy.

Offered in 2026

Semester 1Caulfield· BLENDED
Semester 2Caulfield· ON-CAMPUS

Prohibitions

any of

ECC2010Intermediate macroeconomics

ECB2330Macroeconomic policy

ECW2730Macroeconomic policy

Prerequisites

any of

ECX1200Macroeconomics

ECB1102Introductory macroeconomics

ECW1102Introductory macroeconomics

ECF1200Macroeconomics

ECC1100Principles of macroeconomics

Enrolment rules

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

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Macroeconomic policy

ECF2331

Synopsis

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 (5)

What it unlocks (5)

Economics of money and bankingECB3143
Business cycle fluctuations and monetary policyECC3660
Economics of money and bankingECF3143
Government spending, taxes and public debtECF3144
Transforming economies: Labour markets, institutions and developmentECM3670

Offerings (2)

First semesterCaulfield · BLENDED
Second semesterCaulfield · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 1 area of study

Economics and business strategyCore units