PTKT1126 — Kinh tế học so sánh
Course description
Comparative Economics is a course within the system of economics disciplines. It is based on dividing the world economy into different systems according to the criteria of objectives and the mechanism governing the operation and development of the economy.
On this basis, drawing on the principles of economic development, the course equips students with the theoretical and methodological foundations for comparison (according to development criteria and the means of governing the operation of the economy) among the world's economic systems and among the components that constitute a single economic system.
Main contents:
- The world economic system and the basic characteristics of the world economic system
- The methods, approaches, and criteria for evaluating the world economic system
- The forms of economic systems that existed in the 20th century and their institutions
- Several global issues in the 21st century: climate change, integration and globalization, and crises.
Course requirements
Regulations on eligibility to take the final examination
The attendance score must be 5 or higher (in accordance with the University's general regulations)
Method of assessing the attendance score: see Appendix 2, rubric 1.
Regulations on class attendance
- Students are responsible for attending all class sessions in full. In case of absence from seminar sessions, students must ask the lecturer for permission before the session via email or text message. Each unexcused absence from a seminar session will result in a 1-point deduction from the continuous assessment score. If the attendance score is below 5, the student will have to retake the course in accordance with the regulations.
Regulations on classroom conduct
The course is conducted on the principle of respect for both learners and instructors;
Take full notes and participate in answering questions;
Read the required materials in advance;
Complete homework assignments;
Do not make noise or disturb others;
Eating, drinking, chewing gum, and using devices such as phones or music players during class, especially during seminar sessions, is strictly prohibited.
Laptops, tablets, and mobile phones may only be used for the purpose of taking lecture notes and performing calculations for learning purposes; they must absolutely not be used for any other purpose.
Regulations on submitting individual assignments
Learners who fail to submit individual assignments as required will receive a score of 0 (zero).
After the prescribed deadline, late submissions will be deducted one point for each day late.
Learning outcomes and assessment
The training management system automatically assesses the degree of CLO attainment according to the University's general algorithm. The course learning outcomes are assessed by students and the University after the final examination.
Lecturers
- Dr. Le Huynh Mai
- Dr. Nguyen Quynh Hoa
- Dr. Bui Thi Thanh Huyen
Teaching plan
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Learning resources
- Comparative Economic Systems — David W. Conklin, Cambridge University Press, 1991
- Comparative Economics lecture slides
- Comparative economic systems: culture — Steven Rosefielde, wealth, 2002
- The New Comparative Economics versus the Old: Less Is More but Is It Enough? The European Journal of Comparative Economics Vol. 6 — Josef C. Brada, n.1, 2009