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10979 (v.5) Economics (International) 569
Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A range of topics including trade and development, factor accumulation in the open economy, the international trading system and international monetary arrangements. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understanding of advanced recent readings from the major journals and books on pressing issues of international economics, including the competitive position of countries in the world economy, whether there is a movement towards convergence in material standards of living across countries, crucial problems and policies of the global economy, including terrorism, the viability of national policies, constraints on the balance of payments and the wealth of nations, global institutions and long-term growth, including the IMF, the WTO and transnational corporations. |
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: | Appleyard, DR and Field, AJ, International Economics,4th Edition, New York: Irwin, 2001; Atesoglu, H Sonmez, 'A Demand-Orientated Explanation of Economic Growth in Germany', Journal of Post Keynesian Economics, vol 19, 1996, pp. 101-111; Baker, Dean, Epstein, Gerald and Pollin, Robert (eds), Globalisation and Progressive Economic Policy, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999; Blinder, Alan 'Eight Steps to a New Financial Order', Foreign Affairs, Sept/Oct 1999, pp. 50-63; Bloch, Harry, Notes on Trade Theory, Curtin University of Technology, mimeo, 2002; Bloch, Harry, Notes on Economic Growth and Convergence, Curtin University of Technology, mimeo, 2002; Bloch, Harry (ed), Growth and Development in the Global Economy, Cheltenham UK and Northampton US: Edward Elgar, 2003; Bloch, Harry and Kenyon, Peter (eds), Creating an Internationally Competitive Economy, London: Palgrave, 2001; Bloch, Harry and Sapsford, David, 'Whither the Terms of Trade? An Elaboration of the Prebisch-Singer Hypothesis', Cambridge Journal of Economics,vol 24 2000, 461-481; Collier, Paul and Gunning, Jan, 'The IMF's Role in Structural Adjustment', The Economic Journal, vol 109, 1999, pp. F634-F651; |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | End of Semester Examination 40%, Essays (2 x 20%) 40%, Participation 10%, Seminar Presentation 10%. This is done by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91901 Economics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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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