306671 (v.2) Economics (Special Topics) 573 - International Trade and Investment
| Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
| Credits: | 50.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Determined by the area of expertise of visiting scholars and/or existing staff. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Become familiar with the recent historical development of the international economy. An awareness of current trends and emerging issues in the international economy. A good understanding of economic theory as it relates to economic growth, international trade, international financial flows and international commerce generally. Ability to analyse and assess policy issues related to a country's international trade relations. An enhanced appreciation of the international financial and economic institutions that are important in shaping the international business environment in which firms operate. |
| 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: | Jepma C J and Rhoen A P, (1996), International Trade: A Business Perspective, Longman. Jepma C J, Jager H and Kamphuis E, (1996), Introduction to International Economics, Longman. Tan G (1997), The Economic Transformation of Asia, Times Academic Press.Mikic M (1998), International Trade, Macmillan. Krugman P (1999), The Return of Depression Economics, Penguin Books.Trebilcock M J and Howse R, (1995), The Regulation of International Trade, Routledge. Kawagoe T., and Sekiguchi, S (1995), East Asian Economies:Transformation and Challenges, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Panagariya A, (1999), Regionalism in Trade Policy : Essays on Preferential Trading, World Scientific. Chai, C. H., (1997), China : Transition to a Market Economy, Oxford University Press. Wu, Y, (1999), Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in China, Edward Elgar., Arndt, H. W., (1999), Southeast Asia's Economic Crisis : Origins, Lessons and the Way Forward, Allen and Unwin. Mohamed A, (1998), APEC and Development Co-operation, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Goldstein, M, (1998), The Asian Financial Crisis : Causes, Cures, and Systemic Implications, Institute for International Economics. |
| Unit Texts: | Grimwade N. (2000), International Trade: New Patterns of Trade, Production and Investment, Routledge. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 20%. Final Examination 40%. Participation 20%. Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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