ECF2331 Macroeconomic policy
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECF2331 Macroeconomic policy is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ECF1200, ECW1102, ECB1102, ECX1200 or ECC1100 and unlocks 6 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 100%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECF2331
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECF2331
6 units list ECF2331 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- ECB3143Economics of money and bankingNo reviews yet
- ECC3660Business cycle fluctuations and monetary policyNo reviews yet
- ECF3143Economics of money and bankingNo reviews yet
- ECF3144Government spending, taxes and public debtNo reviews yet
- ECM3670Development economicsNo reviews yet
- ECW3143Economics of money and bankingNo reviews yet
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.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
- Quiz / Test50%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the importance of distinguishing between the short-run and long-run impacts of macroeconomic policy
- 2
understand the importance of and the differences between monetary, fiscal, and exchange rate policies
- 3
critically assess macroeconomic policy
- 4
understand the implementation and operation of monetary policy.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Where it fits
ECF2331 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ratbek Dzhumashev
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECF2331?
You need ECF1200, ECW1102, ECB1102, ECX1200 or ECC1100 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ECF2331?
ECF2331 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 6 units, including ECB3143, ECC3660, ECF3143, ECF3144, ECM3670 and ECW3143.
When is ECF2331 offered?
In 2025, ECF2331 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ECF2331?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECF2331 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 100% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECF2331?
ECF2331 is part of Economics and business strategy.