Course Details
Principles of Macroeconomics
Course Code ECON521
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
An introduction to the fundamentals of macroeconomic theory and an analysis of contemporary economic problems. An analysis of the aggregate economy is offered, focusing on short-run fluctuations of economic activity, unemployment, inflation, the open economy, and long-run economic growth. The functioning of aggregate market economies in the institutional context of New Zealand and other key countries of the global economy is examined.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK3001   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science Conjoint Degrees   (BBusBSc)
510.00
  AK1315   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Studies Conjoint Degrees   (BBus BCS)
510.00
  AK3709   Graduate Diploma in Business   (GradDipBus)
120.00
  AK3753   Graduate Certificate in Business   (GradCertBus)
60.00
  AK1007   Certificate in Business Studies   (CertBusSt)
60.00
  AK1006   Diploma in Business   (DipBus)
120.00
  AK3693   Bachelor of Business   (BBus)
360.00
No requisite courses specified.
  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  AK2001   Diploma in Arts   (DipArts)
120.00
  AK2002   Certificate in Arts   (CertArts)
60.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
Timetable
2025Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
ECON521/W101  04-Mar-2025  03-Jun-2025  TUE  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WF613 
    05-Mar-2025  04-Jun-2025  WED  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  WF313 
ECON521/W102  04-Mar-2025  03-Jun-2025  TUE  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WF613 
    05-Mar-2025  04-Jun-2025  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WF313 
2025Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
ECON521/W201  22-Jul-2025  21-Oct-2025  TUE  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF613 
    23-Jul-2025  22-Oct-2025  WED  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  WF311 
ECON521/W202  22-Jul-2025  21-Oct-2025  TUE  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WF613 
    23-Jul-2025  22-Oct-2025  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WF311 
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