325-226 Business and Economy in South East Asia

One of 325-102 Business in the Global Economy, 325-103 The Asian Economies, 316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics or 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics or any subject listed in the Asian studies program offered by the Faculty of Arts.

This subject examines origins, impact and recovery from the recent economic crisis in Southeast Asia, the preceding era of high growth and Australia's involvement in the region. The main focus will be upon Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Topics will include industrialisation and trade; labour force, industrial relations and education; financial liberalisation and foreign investment; urbanisation and the middle class; overseas Chinese and indigenous entrepreneurship; the development state; culture and business environment; and the Australian relationship with Southeast Asia.

Tutorial participation, essay and outline totalling no more than 3000 words (50%) and a 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%).

• Business and Economy in Southeast Asia: Tutorial Readings. (details from the department).