ECX2144 · The economic history of the modern world

Overview

This unit introduces you to the economic history of the modern world. Employing recent insights from both history and economics, it examines major turning points, trends, and events in the development of the modern world. Upon completing this unit, you will be able to explain and describe the long-run pattern of development, leadership, and decline in the world economy since the industrial revolution; evaluate the role of culture, institutions, and the environment in such change; and apply the methods of historical and economic analysis to contemporary debates on the future of the world’s development.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. explain and analyse the main issues and debates in the field of economic history
2. explain and describe the main contours of the development of the world economy
3. analyse the processes underpinning long-term economic and historical development
4. evaluate critically contrasting views about the determinants of long-run economic and societal change
5. better contextualize and analyse contemporary events in the global economy
6. identify and better understand the use of historical and economic analysis

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.