Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit studies recent economic developments of selected Asian countries. Topics include: theories of economic growth; economic freedom and economic development; entrepreneurship and economic transformation in Hong Kong; the role of industrial policy in Japanese post-war economic performance; economic reforms in China and India; and the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• have critically examined the major hypothesis advanced to explain the dynamics of growth and change in selected Asian economies
• appreciate the main characteristics of the business environment in the selected countries, including business institutions and business practices
• understand the role of government and the market as allocators of resources and engines of development
• develop their analytical, written and oral skills by writing a long essay and delivering a tutorial paper.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Wenli Cheng

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

ECF1100, ECF1200, ECW1101, ECW1102, ECC1000 or ECC1100

Prohibitions

ECC2550, ECC3550, ECF3550