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13005 (v.2) WASM International Resource Competitiveness 601



 

Area:

WASM Mineral Economics Teaching Area

Contact Hours:

16.0

Credits:

12.5

Lecture:

4 x 4 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

10949 (v.4) WASM International Resource Trade 601 or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

10939 (v.4) WASM Natural Resources Economics 601 or any previous version
World production and trade in minerals, International Competitiveness - Its meaning and measurement, International Resource Competitiveness - comparing Canada, Australia and other nation. International Trade Theory - classical theory, neoclassical theory, modern theories, inter-industry and intra-industry trade, Theories of international competitiveness - the Porter model, other views, globalisation and its effects. Competitive strategies of mining companies. Sources of and challenges to international competitiveness in mining - the natural resources base, industrial relations, technology, mining services market size and market power, government policy, protection, infrastructure, environmental legislation, the interests of indigenous populations. Actual tuition undertaken as 16 hours of class in a four day module.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSummer PeriodY  

Area
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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