This course aims

1. to apply economic concepts and techniques to examine economic and financial development among economies in the Asia-Pacific region;
2. to help student to think and form their analytical ability and skill in understanding economies in and beyond the Asia Pacific region.

The lectures will provide student with basic understanding of the theories and models regarding Asia Pacific economies, as well as motivate students to discover and innovate. The group project of Country Risk Analysis and its presentation/debate will help students apply the theories and models to current issues and evaluate the economy of a country. The students’ accomplishment in discovery and innovation will be showcased in the project report and the presentation/debate.