Managing Economic Instability (716IRS)
Managing Economic Instability
Module 716IRS
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Full Module Description
The module focuses on the management of economic instability in contemporary global economy. The approach taken is hands-on and offers an economic policy making perspective. The first part focuses on the drivers and management of the Global Financial Crises of 2008/09. Through this analysis we address head on key questions related to monetary policy, inequality, global imbalances and financial regulation. The second part focuses on the changing political economy of financial crises in developing and low-income economies. The last part focuses on sustainability transition, i.e. how current global economic challenges can be addressed in a way that secures the transition of the global economy to sustainability.
Module Outline
The module focuses on the management of economic instability in contemporary global economy. The approach taken is hands-on and offers an economic policy making perspective. The first part focuses on the drivers and management of the Global Financial Crises of 2008/09. Through this analysis we address head on key questions related to monetary policy, inequality, global imbalances and financial regulation. The second part focuses on the changing political economy of financial crises in developing and low-income economies. The last part focuses on sustainability transition, i.e. how current global economic challenges can be addressed in a way that secures the transition of the global economy to sustainability. Note: Students who have previously taken the module ‘Contemporary Issues in the Global Political Economy’ (M1529A) should not take this module, due to overlapping material'.
Module learning outcomes
Critically assess the multiple approaches, aspects and drivers of the ongoing global economic crisis
Articulate and evaluate key challenges to global economic recovery related to monetary policy, poverty and inequality, and economic rebalancing in systemically important economies.
Define the key aspects and drivers of financial crises in developing economies and their implications
Identify shortcoming in current global economic policies and develop policy recommendations for transitioning to sustainability
Sharpen students’ multimedia skills for knowledge communication and outreach activities.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 11 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Andreas Antoniades
Convenor
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Dr Melanie Richter-Montpetit
Assess convenor
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