ECC3570

The international economy since 1945

(BUS)

Associate Professor Keith Trace

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Any two of ECC1000, ECC1100 or ECC2100, ECC1510, or equivalent + Prohibition: ECC3574

Synopsis: The struggle during and after World War II to recreate a multilateral system of international trade and payments (IMF, World Bank, GATT). The nature of the 'long boom' (1945 to early 1970s) and the breakdown of the 'Bretton Woods system' in the early 1970s. Themes include the globalisation of production; the relative decline of the US and the rise of Japan; and the growth of regional trade blocs.

Assessment: Written (2500 words): 40% + Tutorial assessment: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 50%