ECX3550 - Business in Asia - 2017

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.

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.

Within semester assessment: 50% + Examination: 50%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Associate Professor He-Ling Shi (Second semester, Trimester A and C)

Associate Professor He-Ling Shi (Summer semester A)

Students must have passed one of the following: ECB1101, ECF1100, ECG1101, ECW1101, or ECC1000 before undertaking this unit.

ECC2550, ECC3550, ECF2550, ECF3550, ECW3550, ECX2550