ECW3291

Multinational trade and investment (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Malaysia: Ms Wahida Yasmeen; Peninsula: Associate Professor Russell Smyth

Offered:
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Multinational corporations and their role in the international economy; theories of international trade and the characteristics of Australia's role in the international economy; theories of internationalisation of firms; forms of international business; the impact on trade patterns of foreign direct investment; locational choice for multinational corporations; regional trade groups and their impact on trade and investment; the institutional environment of international business including the World Bank and World Trade Organisation.

Assessment: Minor essay (1000 words): 10% + Major essay (2000 words): 20% + Tutorial presentation and contribution: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 60%

Prerequisites: ECW1102