ECW4161

Theory and practice of economic reforms

(BUS)

Not offered in 2002

Dr Gennadi Kazakevitch

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland + Prerequisite: acceptance into the BBus(Hons) program

Synopsis: The theory and practice of institutional changes in economic mechanisms, including forms of ownership and governmental regulation and deregulation of the public and corporate sectors. Special attention will be given to analysing issues of privatisation and deregulation in Australia from the point of view of contemporary economic theory.

Assessment: Two essays (2000 words each): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 60%