Global Financial Order
Subject LAWS70013 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012: May, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None. | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None. | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: |
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None. | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
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Students who feel their disability will inhibit them from meeting these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
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Subject Overview: |
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are arguably the two least understood and most controversial international organisations. Both are key components of the international financial system and significant players in the worldwide response to the Global Financial Crisis. They also play a vital role in national economies (as seen for example in the IMF’s involvement in the euro-zone rescue and its analytical work on the historic rise in sovereign debt). This subject will focus on the IMF and World Bank while also providing students with a sophisticated understanding of the broader international financial system and its problems. It is taught by Mr Ogada, Assistant General Counsel in the IMF Legal Department, and Professor Mitchell, a former consultant to the IMF in Geneva and Washington DC. A half-day presentation will also be provided by the World Bank’s representative for the Pacific region. The subject provides a valuable insider’s perspective on the ‘Bretton Woods‘ institutions. This subject examines the global financial order, with a strong focus on the international monetary system and the IMF. Principal topics will include:
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Objectives: |
A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
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Assessment: |
Take-home examination (100%) (12 pm 6 July to 5 pm 9 July) or 10,000 word research paper (100%) (9 August) on a topic approved by the subject coordinator |
Prescribed Texts: |
Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Links to further information: | http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/masters/courses-and-subjects/subject-details/sid/5191 |
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