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Research School of Economics · ANU College of Business and Economics
This course analyzes major historical economic, political, and social changes in the world economy. These include factors contributing to increases in economics performance, changes in the form of government, technological change (including industrialization), and episodes of integration and disintegration of the global economy. Emphasis is on institutional changes in how societies organize economic and political activities as well as on variation in development among geographic regions.
group presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
group feedback
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
online assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
analytical essay
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
final overall synthesis
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 6
A minimum of 10 hours per week including lectures, a tutorial, and individual study.
Readings, mostly academic journal articles and book chapters, will be provided through Wattle.