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13005 (v.2) WASM International Resource Competitiveness 601



 

Area:WASM Mineral Economics Teaching Area
Contact Hours:16.0
Credits:12.5
Lecture:4 x 4 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):10949 (v.4) WASM International Resource Trade 601 or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):10939 (v.4) WASM Natural Resources Economics 601 or any previous version
World production and trade in minerals, International Competitiveness - Its meaning and measurement, International Resource Competitiveness - comparing Canada, Australia and other nation. International Trade Theory - classical theory, neoclassical theory, modern theories, inter-industry and intra-industry trade, Theories of international competitiveness - the Porter model, other views, globalisation and its effects. Competitive strategies of mining companies. Sources of and challenges to international competitiveness in mining - the natural resources base, industrial relations, technology, mining services market size and market power, government policy, protection, infrastructure, environmental legislation, the interests of indigenous populations. Actualtuition undertaken as 16 hours of class in a four day module.

 
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