MAE308 - Contemporary Issues in Trade and Development
Unit details
Year: | 2019 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Trimester 2 Unit Chair: | Prasad Bhattacharya |
Prerequisite: | MAE101 and MAE203 |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | MAE207, MAE208 |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1 hour class per week, 1 x 2 hour seminar per week |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 scheduled online seminars |
Content
In this unit we examine contemporary geographic topics and perspectives relating to the world economy. We discuss the underlying theory and practice for the understanding of the global economy in an era of restructuring economies, and regional realignments. Aspects of growth, income distribution, and development along with the relevance of free trade agreements will be analysed.
Assessment
Assessment 1: (Individual) Test, 30%
Assessment 2: (Group of 2-3) 30%
Examination: (2-hours) 40%
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination
Unit Fee Information
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