Introduction
Introduces students to the workings of the global political economy by examining its trade, investment, financial, monetary and sustainability dimensions. Examines the global economic governance system, focusing on the World Trade Organization (WTO), bilateral and regional investment treaties, the G8/G20, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and global standards organisations like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The unit investigates the impact of the global economy on local polities and the environment and the strategies communities are adopting to secure their economic, social and environmental sustainability in a turbulent world.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Global Political Economy |
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| Unit code | HIR307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | A/P Fred Gale |
| Teaching staff | A/P Fred Gale |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
Prerequisites
HIR101 OR HPP101 OR 12.5 points at introductory level in HSG units.
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: web-based delivery of 13 weeks learning resources; 1-hr weekly tutorial (face-to-face and via MyLO webconference) Off Campus: web-based delivery of 13 weeks learning resources; weekly online tutorial discussions |
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| Assessment | 2,500-word essay (30%); 1,000-word minor essay(15%); tutorial participation (20%), 2-hr end-of-sem exam (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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