Economics is at the forefront of public policy and issues such as economic growth, the stability of the economy, regulating financial institutions, resource taxation, financing education and income planning. Through this major you'll learn how complex economic developments can be understood in terms of a set of simple but fundamental principles.

Outcomes

Students will learn to:

Employ the framework of micro and macro economics to rationally analyse general economic problems and arrive at analytically sound conclusions

Interpret and undertake quantitative economic research

Identify and critically reflect on landmark events in Australia's economic history and in the rise of the global economy

Undertake specific economic research that critically evaluates theoretical and/or applied issues in the area of economics

Communicate the results of economic research to fellow economists as well as to a range of potential stakeholders including other business professionals, policymakers in government and the public at large

Achieve the preceding objectives irrespective of whether they are working as an individual analyst or as a member of a team of professionals

Demonstrate an awareness of, and sensitivity to, the personal, social, ethnic and/or international backgrounds of other team members as well as stakeholders

Career Pathways

Employment prospects for economists are strong, and graduates can pursue careers as specialist economists in government and business, or as economic consultants, economic analysts and policy advisers. Graduates have found employment in the Australian and State Treasuries, the Australian Reserve Bank, as well as in economic consultancies and major companies.