10541 (v.3) International Financial Economics 302

Area:

School of Economics and Finance

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

306364 (v.2) International Financial Economics 502 or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

11001 (v.3) Economics (Macro) 101 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Examines the monetary system of production, the nature of money in a modern economy, money and financial markets in current world economies, monetary-financial social structures of accumulation, and the potential for an emerging global monetary financial crisis. An opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge through an analysis of recent developments in money, finance and the global economy.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have become able to examine the theories and policies within the context of the trends and movements in the world and national economies. Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to the question of whether a major global crisis may be emerging and what policies may prevent or reduce the intensity of such a crisis and be able to engage in an analysis of recent developments in money, finance and the global economy.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

O'Hara, P., International Financial Economics 302, Book of Readings, Toward Global Monetary Crisis? The Theory and Practice of a Monetary-Production Economy. O'Hara, P., (1999), Encyclopaedia of Political Economy, (Vol 2). London and NY, Routledge.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y