INTERNATIONAL MONETARY ECONOMICS
ECO3IME
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject approaches the theoretical and policy issues of international monetary relations at the intermediate level. After introducing the structure and functions of the foreign exchange market, the subject deals with issues such as the balance of payments adjustment mechanism, the process of exchange rate determination, the operation of the international monetary system and international economic integration.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Chrismin Tang
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ECO1RIG or ECO2PEC or ECO1IMA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | International Economics: Theory and Policy | Prescribed | Paul R. Krugman & Maurice Obstfeld | PEARSON PUBLISHING |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 217
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator:
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mid semester exam | 30 | |
| Tutorial Assessments | 20 | |
| Two hour final examination | 50 |