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FASS2300: Asian Economic Community
2024 unit information
This unit aims to develop understanding of major issues concerning the Asian economic community and its prospects. Students will study both contemporary and historical developments in various Asian economies from a multidisciplinary perspective. The unit will consider non-economic factors such as geopolitical, cultural and social influences that interact with economic policies and outcomes in the region, bringing guest lecturers of varying expertise who will share their insights and knowledge. The unit will also assess the prospects and preconditions required for a viable and prosperous regional economic community in Asia.
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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must be in the Dalyell stream |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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ECOS2025 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate conceptual understanding of the various issues (including political, cultural, and economic) and major historical episodes that have shaped current Asian countries
- LO2. analyse and evaluate contemporary policies towards the Asian community and integration
- LO3. appreciate similarities and differences across Asian economies in the postwar era
- LO4. identify challenges and prospects in relation to Asian economic integration
- LO5. assess the ways in which Australia can benefit from interacting with the Asian community.
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