PLT2910

Australian political economy

(ART)

Dennis Woodward

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Caulfield

Synopsis: The causes of Australia0s relative economic decline since the 1970s and the policies designed to restructure the Australian economy within the global economy. Topics include /economic rationalism0 and its critics; financial deregulation; tariff reduction; and industry policy and /microeconomic reform0. The positions adopted by the major political parties on these issues will be a prime focus.

Assessment: Essay (3000 words): 40% + Tutorial participation: 10% + Examination (3 hours): 50%