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13513 (v.4) Economics (International Trade) 505


 

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:

With the increasing interdependence of economies, questions of domestic economic management are increasingly placed in an international context. Examination of the theoretical and policy issues behind growing trade and investment linkages between economies. The international trade policy developments include multilateral trade negotiations and increases in bilateral trade frictions.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have been introduced to the theory and policy of international trade. Be able to engage in an analysis of recent developments in the multilateral trade negotiations of the World Trade Organisation. Be able to participate meaningfully in national and international economic policy debates.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Reserve Bankd of Australia Bulletin, International Monetary Fund: International Financial Statistics. International Monetary Fund. Anderson, K, and Garnaut, R., Australian Protectionism: Extent Causes and Efects, Bhagwati, J, (1983), Lectures on International Trade, MIT Press. Bloch, H., Changes in the International Competitiveness of Australian manufacturing: 1968 to 1989. Australian Economic Review 396, 3rd Quarter, 1996, 308 - 319. Bloch, H., and Kenyon, P. (ed), Creating an Internationally Competititve Economy, Boehm, E.A., (20th Century) Economic Development in Australia. 3rd ed. Bureau of Industry Economics, Trade Performance of Australian Manufacturing, Information Bulletin Number 15. Caves, R. E. and Krause, L. B. The Australian Economy: A View from the North, pp 275 - 299. Caves, R.E., Frankel, J. and Jones, R.W., (1996) World Trade and Payments: An Introduction, 7th ed, Little, Brown. Chapman, B, (1989) (ed), Australian Economic Growth, Macmillan. Dollar, D and Wolff, E. Competitiveness, Convergence and International Specialisation. Greenway, D. and Winters, L.A. (1994), Surveys in International Trade, Blackwell.

Unit Texts:

Appleyard, D.R., and Field, A.J., (2001), International Economics, 4th Edition, Irwin.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 30%. Examination 50%. Seminar presentations (2) 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 91901 Economics

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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