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Location: Hobart, Online

Introduction

The study of international economics provides students with a balance of both micro and macro view of economics in a global perspective. The emphasis on international trade, investment and monetary related issues provide students the required analytical tools to understand the implications of trade and monetary issues on global and local economies. Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to demonstrate why global and regional uneven development occurs and why efficiency and equity do not always complement each other.

Summary

Unit name International Economics
Unit code BEA105
Credit points 12.5
College/School Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Economics
Coordinator Doctor Nam Ha Duong
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Use economic concepts to describe the economic behaviour of consumers, firms and governments within the context of international markets for goods and services.
  • Use appropriate economic models to support the economic analysis of international trade, the assessment of various trade related government policies, and related macroeconomic issues.
  • Effectively communicate economic reasoning and arguments supported by appropriate evidence.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
091901 $2,174.00 $1,703.00 not applicable $2,862.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BEA202

Teaching

AssessmentHomework Submissions x 2 (15%)|Online quizzes x 3 (15%)|Group Assignment (30%)|Final Exam (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need a hard copy or e-text of the following textbook:
• Pugel T.A. (2020), International Economics, 17th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.


This textbook is a standard text at many US and Australian universities. Each chapter has case studies containing a real-world situation that

provides better understanding and practical application of the concepts discussed in that chapter.
Hard copies of the book are available for purchase from Booktopia, an online retail store at https://www.booktopia.com.au/textlist-manager.


Hard copies and e-text versions of the book are also available from the publisher:

Print (discount 15% with code: 2021RA)
eBook
Recommended
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics: www.abs.gov.au
  • Reserve Bank of Australia: www.rba.gov.au
  • Gapminder: www.gapminder.org
  • Core Econ: www.core-econ.org
  • OECD Statistics: www.stats.oecd.org
  • The World Bank: www.worldbank.org
  • The IMF: www.imf.org
  • DFAT: https://www.dfat.gov.au
  • StateGrowth:

In addition, recent articles and interesting data will be posted regularly on MyLO. You should read these and be prepared to discuss them during tutorials. These updates on MyLO provide an excellent opportunity to connect the theory learned in class to current events.

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