Well folks, the exams now approach (13 days till English!!!!!!!!!!), and i wanted to canvas opinion on what the essay questions are likely to be. flicking through past exams, the common areas for me seem to be:
CAD and External Balance, cause and effect - I reckon this will be in there this year. there is a distinct pattern, alternating between Topic 2 and Topic 3. in topic 3 years, the focus is on inflation, growth and unemployment, in topic 2 years, the focus is on CAD, external stabiliy, exchange rates etc. This is a topic 2 year.
Globalisation and its effects (Both LIFTT and DEBIT GEF) - a very common theme, unfortunately there is no real pattern, HOWEVER with the collapse of trade talks this year, there is a distinct possibility of an effects-focused question (DEBIT GEF: Dist. of income, Economic development, Business cycle, International convergence (should be an issue developed or at least addressed in each), Trade, Government policy, Environment, Finance (investment and short term)
An economic issue, its implications and the policy mix (probably not growth or inflation, inflation has been done 3 years in a row, growth 2 years in a row) - not likely this year, but you'll need to know it all for the short answer section anyway
Case Study - a popular one, and they're absolute gift marks
Micro reform and structural change. This hasnt been in the paper for quite some time (not since 2003), and given the current context of the new Labour laws, i wont be the least bit suprised if labour market policy is in there.
and finally, my last bet for 2006, Protection. again, it's highly contextual with the collapse of the Doha round, and it hasnt been in the mix since 2002
and a brief disclaimer: these are merely suggestions, and not to be taken as gospel. i can only guess based on previous years questions and the trends evident. all possibilities should be explored and planned for, i for one will certainly be doing that. anyone who takes these suggestions into consideration does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
have a nice day
Uni/.
CAD and External Balance, cause and effect - I reckon this will be in there this year. there is a distinct pattern, alternating between Topic 2 and Topic 3. in topic 3 years, the focus is on inflation, growth and unemployment, in topic 2 years, the focus is on CAD, external stabiliy, exchange rates etc. This is a topic 2 year.
Globalisation and its effects (Both LIFTT and DEBIT GEF) - a very common theme, unfortunately there is no real pattern, HOWEVER with the collapse of trade talks this year, there is a distinct possibility of an effects-focused question (DEBIT GEF: Dist. of income, Economic development, Business cycle, International convergence (should be an issue developed or at least addressed in each), Trade, Government policy, Environment, Finance (investment and short term)
An economic issue, its implications and the policy mix (probably not growth or inflation, inflation has been done 3 years in a row, growth 2 years in a row) - not likely this year, but you'll need to know it all for the short answer section anyway
Case Study - a popular one, and they're absolute gift marks
Micro reform and structural change. This hasnt been in the paper for quite some time (not since 2003), and given the current context of the new Labour laws, i wont be the least bit suprised if labour market policy is in there.
and finally, my last bet for 2006, Protection. again, it's highly contextual with the collapse of the Doha round, and it hasnt been in the mix since 2002
and a brief disclaimer: these are merely suggestions, and not to be taken as gospel. i can only guess based on previous years questions and the trends evident. all possibilities should be explored and planned for, i for one will certainly be doing that. anyone who takes these suggestions into consideration does so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
have a nice day
Uni/.
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