Economic history of modern Europe
Next offered in 1996
Dr Geoff Spenceley
One 3-hour lecture per week * Clayton
Objectives On completion of this subject students should understand the broad economic, political and social contexts in which European enterprise has developed in recent times; the development and collapse of the socialist economies and the problems of absorbing the former socialist economies into the capitalist framework. They should be able to research and communicate their findings in a seminar paper, an essay or business report.
Synopsis Topics covered include: the impact on Europe of depression and war; development of consensual capitalism; movement towards European economic integration; features of, and attempts to reform, the Stalinist economic and political system; collapse of the socialist economies; problems of transforming the former socialist economies (the problems faced by the European Union); and the prospects for European enterprise in the light of these changes. National case studies are used to highlight issues where appropriate. The course concludes with comparative assessment of Australia's relationship with Europe and Asia.
Assessment Essay (3500 words): 50% * Short essay: 30% * Seminar participation: 20%