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UNE unit code: ECON317
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Why do countries trade? What impedes trade and why do some countries erect deliberate trade barriers? Studying this unit, you will investigate the answers to these questions and more.
Exploring a range of issues related to international trade theory and policy, you will expand your knowledge of the fundamentals of international monetary economics and how the international monetary system operates.
You will examine what goods countries trade and their motivations for supporting or inhibiting international trade.
You will also investigate topics such as the impacts of fiscal and monetary policies under systems of fixed and flexible exchange rates.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate critical understanding of various trade models in theoretical terms and their applicability to the real world;
- appreciate how trade takes place between countries and the basis for such trade;
- use empirical data in evaluating international trade and finance issues;
- develop their ability to understand how international payments are made; and
- critically evaluate various trade and macroeconomic policies, which have direct bearing on Australia's international trade and finance.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Trimester Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Invigilated mid-trimester exam, covers the first half of the content to include multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
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| Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Invigilated end of trimester exam, covers the second half of the content to include multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Students must obtain at least 50% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass (or better) in the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note:
International Economics
ISBN: 9781259352737
Appleyard, D.R. and Field, A.J., McGraw-Hill 9th ed. 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
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