Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

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:

1. have critically examined the major hypothesis advanced to explain the dynamics of growth and change in selected Asian economies
2. appreciate the main characteristics of the business environment in the selected countries, including business institutions and business practices
3. understand the role of government and the market as allocators of resources and engines of development
4. 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)

Kompal Sinha

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Students must have passed one of the following: ECF1100, ECF1200, ECG1101, ECG1102, ECW1101, ECW1102, ECC1000 or ECC1100 before undertaking this unit.

Prohibitions

ECC2550, ECC3550, ECF3550