ECON556 Industrialisation and Development in Asia
| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | permission of head of school | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Restrictions | EH 502 | ||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||
| Combined Units |
ECON456 - Industrialisation and Development in Asia |
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| Coordinator(s) | Amarjit Kaur (akaur@une.edu.au) | ||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit is one of a suite of units in economic history. The unit outlines economic and social transformations in Asia and analyses the prospects for continuated economic growth in the region. It explores the success of Japan and East Asia, and identifies the general issues common to all the industrialising economies. It analyses the role and interaction of the state and the market in economic development and examines the historical and economic forces that led these countries to adopt market-oriented reforms. It provides a detailed study of industrialisation strategies, manufacturing labour systems, and women workers. The unit also explores the environmental and social impacts of resource development in Asia. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
None | ||||||
| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |