ECON3460 Ethics in Economics (University of Queensland): rated 2.8/5 overall across 9 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
ECON3460 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law in Economics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 经济学伦理
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Economics focuses on finding the best ways of using scarce resources, but what is 'best' for serving an individual's self-interest may not be 'right' in terms of the greater good. For policymakers who are expected to act in the interest of the wider population, what does it mean to say that 'society' is 'better off'?
ECON3460 has 9 scored reviews: overall 2.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 9 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.8/5).
On Reddit: "I took both in sem 2 last year. I wouldn't recommend ECON3460 and I have spoken to other students who have said the same. There was a general sense of negativity towards students in the course and expectations were very unclear. Personally I feel it would be more valuable to tak…"
On Reddit: "Thank you!! This is exactly my thoughts. 3360 definitely is more interesting. But the introduction of in class quiz scares me somewhat. On the other hand ethics looks easier but not very exciting. Ig I'll go through another week before deciding"
The course panel on UQ Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is ECON3460 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 9 reviews: overall 2.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ECON3460, and when is it offered?
A: ECON3460 is taught by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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