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ECOS3020: Special Topic in Economics
2024 unit information
This unit of study consists of a special topic in economics, periodically available through staff research interests and the presence of visiting academic staff. As such, the topic and availability of the unit varies from semester to semester, and students should consult the unit of study outline for details pertinent to their intended semester of enrolment.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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((ECOS2001 or ECOS2901) and (ECOS2002 or ECOS2902)) or (ECOS2040 and ECMT2130) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Develop a basic understanding of the history and current state of Australian financial crises and regulation
- LO2. Develop a basic understanding of regulatory measures undertaken by developing countries in the aftermath of the GFC
- LO3. Develop a basic knowledge of global measures and international responses to the GFC from the perspective of developed countries such as the UK, the US and others.
- LO4. Develop a basic knowledge of the role of international financial institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and WTO in financial regulation across the globe.
- LO5. Develop a basic understanding of the future of financial regulation.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Intensive May 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Intensive July 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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