International Economics unit (BEA105)

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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

BEA202

Teaching

Assessment	Homework Submissions x 2 (15%)|Online quizzes x 3 (15%)|Group Assignment (30%)|Final Exam (40%)
Timetable	View 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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