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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Economics and Commerce : Economics

316-321 Chinese Economy

Availability:

Not offered in 1997.

Coordinator:

Assoc. Professor M Dowling

Prerequisite/s:

316-201 Intermediate Macroeconomics and 316-202 Intermediate Microeconomics.

Contact:

Three hours of seminar, lectures and tutorial per week.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should:

  • have knowledge and appreciation of the working of the economic system of the Chinese economy;

  • be familiar with the economic, social and political institutions of this country;

  • be able to critically evaluate economic literature written on this economy;

  • be able to apply economic analysis to current policy issues of the region.

Content:

Tools of economic analysis are applied to the problems and issues facing the economy of China. Issues discussed include growth and structural change; impact of government policy on economic performance; international trade/investment and regional integration; markets, competition and economic efficiency; industrial organisation; income distribution and social issues; relationships with the world economy. Tools developed in this course can be used to analyse other developing economies.

Assessment:

A 2-hour examination (80%) and class assignments totalling approximately 2000 words (20%).
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