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.

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.

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:

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 20%. Final Examination 40%. Participation 20%. Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

91901 Economics

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Supplemental

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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