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Level : Introductory
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Economics
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Language : English
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60 hours in total
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A survey of the history of economic development in the world in the past 300 years.
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The course will cover the development of the world economy by concentrating on the following main episodes and events:
- Introduction to the history of economic development
- The Malthusian Era
- The Industrial revolution
- The first era of globalisation and the rise of the United States
- The Great Depression
- The Golden Age
- Japan and High Performing Asian Economies
- China and former Soviet Union
- The history of economic development in Africa
- The history of economic development in Latin America
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- Jeffrey Borland - Department of Economics
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The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised research intensive University with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Established in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest University.
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