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Introduction

Principal Aims

The module aims to introduce students to the problems and features of the international economy during the twentieth century. Understanding the booms and the crises of the last century will help the students analyse contemporary events in a historical perspective. It will also contribute to an understanding of general patterns of growth and recessions and how policies can matter.

Principal Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate familiarity with some applications of economics that are specific to the theories of international trade, finance and migration, growth and recession and the relevance of geography, history and institutions in economic development.

Apply critical analysis to the topics of the module, formulate concepts and hypotheses, and show how they are tested in relevant literature.

Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of the international economy in the 20th century including: the factors which led to Africa鈥檚 economic decline.

Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of the international economy in the 20th century including: the second phase of globalization after 1945 and the factors that led to rapid growth in some regions such as Europe and East Asia.

Communicate their knowledge and understanding to others.

Critically review the relevant literature and evidence.

Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of the international economy in the 20th century including: the first phase of globalization, and the different aspects of globalization and factors that led to the Great Depression of 1929.

Demonstrate the skill of writing a good summary of the recommended literature and fit them in a framework that answers the question set.

Syllabus

Context

Optional Module

GL11 - Year 3, GL12 - Year 4, L100 - Year 3, L103 - Year 4, L116 - Year 3, L1P5 - Year 1, L1PA - Year 1, LM1D (LLD2) - Year 3, LM1H - Year 4, V7ML - Year 3, V7MM - Year 4, V7MP - Year 3, LA99 - Year 3, R9L1 - Year 4, R3L4 - Year 4, R4L1 - Year 4, R2L4 - Year 4, R1L4 - Year 4, L1L8 - Year 3, L1CA - Year 3, L1CB - Year 4

Pre or Co-requisites

Any of:

EC201-30 Macroeconomics 2 and

EC202-30 Microeconomics 2 and

EC226-30 Econometrics

OR

EC204-30 Economics 2 and

EC203-30 Applied Economics

EC203 or EC236 is a co-requisite

Summary:

Modules: (EC201-30 and EC202-30 and EC226-30) and (EC203-30 and EC204-30)

Assessment

Assessment Method

Coursework (20%) + Centrally-timetabled examination (On-campus) (80%)

Coursework Details

Centrally-timetabled examination (On-campus) (80%) , Group presentation (20%)

Exam Timing

Summer

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