ECOP2612 Economic Policy and the State

ECOP2612 Economic Policy and the State (University of Sydney): rated 3.3/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.

ECOP2612 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Political Economy. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 经济政策与国家

Type: Undergraduate

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Political Economy

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Level: Undergraduate Level 2

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

One of the most contentious issues in economic debates concerns the role of the state in responding to contemporary economic and social problems such as financial crises, ruptures in relations with major trading partners, or pandemics like COVID-19. In this unit, you will interrogate the contemporary economic policies of the Australian state.

ECOP2612 student reviews, difficulty and workload

ECOP2612 has 4 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 · usefulness 3.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.3 stars).

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ECOP2612 FAQ

Q: Is ECOP2612 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 3.3/5, overall 3.3/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches ECOP2612, and when is it offered?

A: ECOP2612 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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