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Topics in Asian Economic History (ECON30030)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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Australia's largest trade partners are largely from Asia, and this subject provides an introduction to the economic history of various Asian economies, such as China and Japan. Using history and economic history textbooks for both countries and a neoclassical growth framework, the subject examines the contours of each country's development through the perspectives of industrialization, imperialism, institutions, and international engagement. Students will become knowledgeable of the evolution of Asian economies and be prepared to engage in discussions of Asian economic and business issues.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Develop an intellectual framework to study Asian historical economic development
- Apply neoclassical economy models to understand historic and contemporary economic development in Asia
- Employ case studies and original research on Asian economies to provide insight into policymaking
- Demonstrate critical evaluation of competing theories and models using data and empirical methods
Generic skills
- High level of development: problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; statistical reasoning; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas;
- Some level of development: use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ECON20001 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON20002 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Online)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOM20001 | Econometrics 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ECON20003 | Quantitative Methods 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to prerequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
Assignment 2
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Tutorial Participation | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Take-Home Exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will be advised of the prescribed texts and reading materials by the subject coordinator.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024