ECON10006 Introductory Economics
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ECON10006 hard?
ECON10006: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
An introduction to microeconomics: how people and firms make choices, how markets set prices, and when markets fail.
After it you can
- Use supply and demand to explain prices
- Explain how firms and consumers make decisions at the margin
- See how market failure, trade and government policy affect the economy
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is ECON10006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ECON10006?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ECON10006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does ECON10006 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ECON10006 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate ECON10006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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