Economic Transformation in East Asia (U01145)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-EconEastA

The course explores the economic transformation of Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan), Japan and South Korea by examining the birth and growth of the Information and Communication (ICT) Sector in this region. The ICT sector has been one of the most important contributors to the economic development of these countries, hence the course explores some of the key microeconomic underpinnings of macroeconomic performance. Classes will comprise an introductory lecture, followed by interactive class discussion based on pre-assigned readings.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Hons Entry for Economics or Business Studies

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Economic Transformation in East Asia (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	14:00	15:50	Room 7.01, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course the student will have an insight into and understanding of the microeconomic underpinnings of economic transformation in East Asia; the role of institutions, entrepreneurship, learning and innovation as facilitators of economic growth; a conceptual framework appropriate for analysis of microeconomic development and more specifically the development of the ICT industry.
General skills developed include: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving skills; obtaining and processing information from a variety sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and group skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.