MAE308 - Contemporary Issues in Trade and Development

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
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%

 - Written report (3,000 words) 20%
 - Oral presentation, 10%

Examination: (2-hours) 40%

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination

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