ECON30013 Economic Analysis and Policy
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
- 40% group work
Is ECON30013 hard?
ECON30013: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Using microeconomics to analyse real government policy, including health, education, tax-transfer and families.
After it you can
- Apply micro principles to policy design
- Measure inequality and poverty, and judge redistribution
- Critique current debates on health, schooling and family
What you need first
ECON20002
Careers
Helps toward: Economist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Projects 35%, Presentations 5%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
No student reviews yet — be the first to rate it.
Taken this subject? Rate it anonymously (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Rate ECON30013
Quick answers
- When is ECON30013 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ECON30013?
- Needs ECON20002.
- Does ECON30013 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Projects 35%, Presentations 5%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does ECON30013 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ECON30013 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ECON30013?
- 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
Always confirm in the official Handbook.
PickMySubjects is a free, unofficial planner made by a UniMelb graduate.