Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University Course Outline EE460 Thai Economy Semester 1/2013 (June 5 September 20, 2013) – Number of credits: 3 credits Wednesday and Friday: 3:00 4:30 p.m. Lecture Time: – Lecture Venue: Room 231Y, Faculty of Economics, Rangsit Campus Instructor: Bhanupong Nidhiprabha, Faculty of Economics Office: Office of the Dean, Third floor, Faculty of Economics email: bhanupong.460@gmail.com Office hours: Wednesday and Friday: 1:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment Course Description: Thailand’s economic structure has changedsince the 1960s in terms of economic development and growth. The intricate relationships between poverty, income distribution, and globalization are discussed. The process of economic policies formulation, implementation of monetary, exchange rate, and fiscal policies are reviewed.The course analytically reviews strategic policies reinforcing economic and social development, especially development of industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as the complex relationship between the Thai economy and the World economy. Prerequisites: EE 311 and EE 312 Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide students deep understanding of the Thai economy through utilizing economic theories, based on lessons learned from the past. Market mechanism and government intervention will be examined to highlight policy issues relating to efficiency and socio-economic impacts. It is expected that students would be able to analyze controversial issues relating to the Thai economy. Course Evaluation Grading is based on homework and class participation (10%), midterm exam (30%), and final exam (60%). Class attendance will count at the margin to help those who are on the border of two grades. Plagiarism and dishonesty will not be tolerated. August 2, 2:30-4:00pm Midterm exam: exam: October 8, 9:00-12:00am
Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University Course Outline EE460 Thai Economy Semester 1/2013 (June 5 – September 20, 2013) Number of credits: 3 credits Lecture Time: Wednesday and Friday: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Lecture Venue: Room 231Y, Faculty of Economics, Rangsit Campus Instructor: Bhanupong Nidhiprabha, Faculty of Economics Office: Office of the Dean, Third floor, Faculty of Economics email: bhanupong.460@gmail.com Office hours: Wednesday and Friday: 1:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment Course Description: Thailand’s economic structure has changedsince the 1960s in terms of economic development and growth. The intricate relationships between poverty, income distribution, and globalization are discussed. The process of economic policies formulation, implementation of monetary, exchange rate, and fiscal policies are reviewed.The course analytically reviews strategic policies reinforcing economic and social development, especially development of industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as the complex relationship between the Thai economy and the World economy. Prerequisites: EE 311 and EE 312 Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide students deep understanding of the Thai economy through utilizing economic theories, based on lessons learned from the past. Market mechanism and government intervention will be examined to highlight policy issues relating to efficiency and socio-economic impacts. It is expected that students would be able to analyze controversial issues relating to the Thai economy. Course Evaluation Grading is based on homework and class participation (10%), midterm exam (30%), and final exam (60%). Class attendance will count at the margin to help those who are on the border of two grades. Plagiarism and dishonesty will not be tolerated. Midterm exam: August 2, 2:30-4:00pm exam: October 8, 9:00-12:00am
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