Global Economic History

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ECON 2001
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Course ID
200315
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Describe the main concepts used to explain the central elements of the historical development of economies worldwide, including Aboriginal and Modern Australia.

  • Growth
  • Money
  • Society

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply relevant economic concepts to explain central elements of the historical development of economies worldwide, including Aboriginal and Modern Australia
  • Identify how economic developments, ideas and theories have informed economic policy
  • Identify and analyse historical developments that enhance our understanding of contemporary economic conditions
  • Compile and evaluate relevant quantitative and qualitative information about the global economy in a range of formats from a variety of sources
  • Discuss and communicate, in particular with software-based data visualisations, economic history topics in a clear, concise and competent manner

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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