ECON30030 Topics in Asian Economic History
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 50%
Is ECON30030 hard?
ECON30030: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The economic history of Asian economies such as China and Japan, seen through a growth-model lens.
After it you can
- Apply growth models to Asia's past and present
- Use case studies to inform policy
- Critically compare theories using evidence
What you need first
(ECON20001 and ECON20002) and (ECOM20001 or ECON20003)
- ECON20001 Intermediate Macroeconomics
- ECON20002 Intermediate Microeconomics
- ECOM20001 Econometrics 1
- ECON20003 Quantitative Methods 2
Careers
Helps toward: Economist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 20%, Tests 20%, Participation 10%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is ECON30030 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ECON30030?
- Needs (ECON20001 and ECON20002) and (ECOM20001 or ECON20003).
- Does ECON30030 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Presentations 20%, Tests 20%, Participation 10%, Final exam 50%.
- Can I take ECON30030 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate ECON30030?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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