306672 (v.2) Economics (Special Topics) 574 - Global Economics

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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.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Become familiar with exchange rate concepts and the global macroeconomic environment. Understanding of the determinants of exchange rates in the short run and long run. Knowledge of the variety ofarrangements for exchange rate management and the cost and benefits of different arrangements. Understanding of the causes and consequences of financial crises and of the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990's. Become familiar with some of the costs and benefits of globalisation of trade and production, where the assessment of the costs and benefits include an analysis of global income inequality.
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:	King, P. (2000). International Economics and International Economic Policy: A Reader. (third edition). Sydney, McGraw Hill.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Participation 15%, Assignment 20%, Test 20%, Review 15%, Final Examination 30%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.