ECC3690 · Monash University
International economics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
This unit aims to investigate the economic interaction between countries in the context of international exchanges of commodities, assets, and factors of production. You will develop an understanding of (a) the drivers and effects of international trade in commodities and capital assets, (b) the drivers and the impact of international migration, (c) the impact of trade policy, particularly tariffs and quotas, (d) the national accounts, with particular emphasis on the balance of payments, (e) exchange rates, and (f) offshoring.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 - Written | Written | 20% |
| 3 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| 4 - Examination | Examination | 40% |
| 1 - Demonstration | Demonstration | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |