305302 (v.2) Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 300
| 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): | 306365 (v.2) Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 500 or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): | 11001 (v.3) Economics (Macro) 101 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | An insight into fluctuations in financial markets in both East Asia and the USA. Formulation of monetary policy, innovations in the financial sector, the productivity debate and the new knowledge economy and the key determinants of fluctuations in stock prices. An opportunity to examine current data and trends in stock, bond and currency markets. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the forces driving stock and bond markets. Become able to apply theoretical knowledge to current data and trends. Become able to appreciate the power of monetary authorities and institutions in influencing financial market volatility. Ability to engage in analysis of current financial trends. |
| 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. (2000). Booms, Bubbles and Busts in US Stock Markets. Perth, San Casa. Malkiel, B.G. (1999). A Random Walk down Wall Street. New York, WW Norton. |
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| 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 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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