Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

The recent economic and social development of selected Asian countries, especially the role of the business sector. Topics include entrepreneurship; technological change; the dynamics of comparative advantage; import substitution versus export-oriented industrial growth; the development state; the stages of business growth.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• have critically examined the major hypothesis advanced to explain the dynamics of growth and change in selected Asian economies
• appreciate the main characteristics of the business environment in the selected countries, including business institutions and business practices
• understand the role of government and the market as allocators of resources and engines of development
• develop their analytical, written and oral skills by writing a long essay and delivering a tutorial paper.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

ECF1100, ECF1200, ECW1101, ECW1102, ECC1000 or ECC1100

Prohibitions

ECC2550, ECC3550, ECF3550