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 Unit of Study Outline  - 2009 lion
(This information is taken from the Handbook)
 

ECOP6019 - Political Economy of Conflict & Peace

Postgraduate

Department:
School: School of Social and Political Sciences
Semester(s): Semester 1
Year(s) offered: 2009
Credit Points: 6
 
 UoS Description: lion

This unit will examine the economic bases of conflict in society at large. It will consider sources of conflict in the relations between market and state; capital and labour, and between national economies in the context of current processes of globalisation. Students will analyse issues of conflict as evidenced in industrial relations, crime, terrorism and war. They will consider economic and political drivers predisposing societies toward violent, or non-violent responses respectively. They will study how to enhance the prospects for peace with justice, by such means as regulation of market economies, corporate social responsibility, and mediation between the interests of stakeholders in economic activities.

 UoS Learning Situations: lion

1 hour lecture + 1 hour seminar per week

 UoS Assessment: lion

Reflective journal, 2500 words; major essay 3500 words

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