Heres some questions (note these are not mine):
Topic 1:
1. Discuss the impact of globalisation and trade liberalisation on the global economy
2. Discuss the causes and effects of inequality in the global distribution of income and wealth
3. Discuss the advantages of free trade and the role of international organisations and free trade agreements in promoting trade in the global economy
4. Discuss the impact of globalisation on a country other than Australia
5. Evaluate the policies used to promote economic growth and economic development of a country other than Australia
6. Analyse the causes of different economic development stages
7. Discuss how globalisation has led to variations in the standard of living and differences in the level of development between nations
8. Assess the consequences on an unequal distribution of income and wealth
Topic 2:
1. Explain how movements in the Australian dollar can affect the performance of the Australian economy
2. Analyse the effects of domestic and global free trade and protection policies on the Australian economy
3. Analyse the impact of the changes in the global economy on Australia's Balance of Payments
4. Discuss the impact of changes in the domestic and global economy on Australia's exchange rates
5. Analyse the causes of recent trends in Australia's exchange rates with the global economy
6. Explain the causes of Australia's sustained current account deficit and explain the impacts of a high CAD on the Australian economy
7. Analyse the effects of changes in trade and financial flows on Australia's economic performance
8. Analyse the impact of changes in the components of the balance of payments on the value of the Australian dollar
9. Explain the factors that influence Australia's Balance of Payments
Topic 3:
1. Analyse the causes of unemployment and their effects on the Australian economy
2. Analyse the changing sources of economic growth and their effects on the Australian economy
3. Explain the causes of Australia's fluctuating economic growth rates and the consequences of strong economic growth on the Australian economy
4. Explain the causes of inflation and the impacts of high inflation on the Australian economy
5. Discuss the consequences of an unequal distribution of income and wealth and the impact of fiscal policy on the distribution of income in Australia
5. Consider the extent of income and wealth inequality in Australia and discuss the consequences on Australia of an unequal distribution of income and wealth
6. Analyse the causes and effects of fluctuations in Australia's external stability
7. Examine the economic issues associated with the goal of ecologically sustainable development
8. Explain the causes of economic growth and their impact on achieving goals of internal and external stability
Topic 4:
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies in achieving the Australian Governments objectives
2. Analyse how macroeconomic policy can be used to achieve external stability
3. Analyse how macroeconomic policy can be used to achieve internal stability
4. Analyse how fiscal policy can be used to influence resource allocation and income distribution in the Australian economy
5. Analyse the opportunity cost of government decisions in addressing conflicting economic problems or issues
6. Explain how microeconomic policies can be used to achieve the Australian Government's objectives and evaluate their effectiveness
7. Explain the limitations of implementing economic policies in the Australian economy
8. Explain the impact of recent macroeconomic and microeconomic policies on the Australian economy
