ECW2122

Contemporary economic issues in global economics (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Dr Shirley Richardson

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (OCL)
Perth First semester 2003 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2003 (OCL)
Berwick First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Perth First semester 2004 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Topics covered in the subject will include commerce integration, trade and investment flows, international competitiveness and inter-country development levels. Special emphasis will be given where appropriate to significant changes in global commerce such as the introduction of the Euro by the European Economic Community and urgent contemporary problems carrying international economic implications similar to the Asian financial crisis and its related economic consequences.

Assessment: Assignment work: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: On-campus: one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week, plus 9 hours of independent study, Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula

Prerequisites: ECW1101, ECW1102, or equivalent