eco2mwe modern world economy
MODERN WORLD ECONOMY
ECO2MWE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will focus on major changes in the international economy in the period since 1900, in particular, the ideological clash between governments and free markets for control over the economy. Topics include: (i) Economic impact of two World Wars and post war reconstruction; (ii) Great Depression and Keynesian macroeconomics; (iii) Russian Revolution, Stalinist industrialisation and collapse of the USSR; (iv) Long post war boom and stagflation; (v) Rise and fall of Japan; emergence of China; Asian Financial Crisis; (vi) Global Finance Crisis. This subject has a strong focus on qualitative aspects of Economics and requires advanced reading, writing and analytical skills.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLi Zhang
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Age of Extremes | Recommended | E.J. Hobsbawm | ABACUS 1994 |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLi Zhang
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| weekly tutorial assessment tasks | totalling 1,000-words | 20 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLi Zhang
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| weekly tutorial assessment tasks | totalling 1,000-words | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLi Zhang
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| weekly tutorial assessment tasks | totalling 1,000-words | 20 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLi Zhang
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| weekly tutorial assessment tasks | totalling 1,000-words | 20 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLi Zhang
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 | |
| weekly tutorial assessment tasks | totalling 1,000-words | 20 |