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TRIMESTER 1, 2015
BUS700 MICROECONOMICS, Assignment
Due: 30th May 2015 by 3:00pm.
Economic debate on the structure of the supermarket industry in Australia focuses on whether or
not:
(a) Coles and Woolworths dominate the industry
(b) Competition is good for Australian consumers
Task: Students will complete a research-based analysis and evaluation of the supermarket market
industry in Australia and defend the following two propositions:
• Part I: Coles and Woolworths have too much market power in the Australian
supermarket industry. [25 marks] Word Limit: 1400
• Part II: Competition between Coles and Woolworths is good for Australians now and
into the future. [75 marks] Word Limit: 1800
Due Date: 30th May 2015 by 3:00pm.
Research requirements: Students need to support their analysis with a minimum of 10 academic
journal articles plus the text. Students aiming for a Credit or higher grade will need to use more
sources. Articles should be relevant and recent. Non-academic journal sources may also be used, but
relevant and validity should be identified with the lecturer/tutor.
Presentation:
? The response to each part needs to be developed into a professionally presented report
of 3200 + 10% words.
? Title page, executive summary, table of contents, appropriate headings and sub-headings,
recommendations/findings/conclusions, in-text referencing and reference list (Harvard –
Anglia style), attachments if relevant.
? Single spaced; Font Times New Roman 12pt, Calibri 11pt or Arial 10pt.
Method of Submission:
Submit a soft copy on Turnitin
and
Submit hardcopy to library front desk. Make sure your assignment is stamped.
Reading:
You may start your research with the three articles posted in the assignment window of Moodle.

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