13510 (v.3) Economics (Asian Development) 507


 

Area:School of Economics and Finance
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Seminar:1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):13504 (v.3) Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 502 or any previous version
AND
13506 (v.3) Economics (Markets) 503 or any previous version
Syllabus:Varies from year to year but will normally include development strategies and the historical experience of Asian economies. The role of government in Asian economic development including macroeconomic management, policy towards foreign direct investment, education and domestic savings, trade and industry policy. Regional economic cooperation, integration, economies in transition.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have- Appreciated contempory economic issues in this region. Knowledge of an important marriage of theory and policy that improves their analytical skills.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: US Federal Reserve website, Bank of Thailand website, Bank of Korea website, Bank of Japan website, Monetary Authority of Singapore website, Bank Negara website, Bank of Taiwan website, IMF website, World Bank website
Unit Texts: Western, D.L. East Asia: Growth, Crisis and Recovery. Singapore, World Scientific Publishers.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Continuous Assessment 50%, Final Examination 50%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y

 

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