ECON556 Industrialisation and Development in Asia
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in any Bachelor(Hons) or postgraduate award | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | ECON456 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
ECON456 - Industrialisation and Development in Asia |
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| Coordinator(s) | Zahid Ahmed (zahmed@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit outlines economic and social transformations in Asia and analyses the prospects for continued economic growth in the region. It explores the rise of Japan, other East Asian countries including Southeast Asia and India, 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 reviews the environmental impact of industrialisation in Asia. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Referenced Material Optional |
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Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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