最新糖心Vlog

Location: Level 6, 10 Pulteney Street
Telephone: +61 8 8313 6900
Fax: +61 8 8313 6948
Email: james.redden@adelaide.edu.au

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Identify and analyse some of the major underlying causes of poverty in developing countries, the challenges they face and potential solutions that can assist in achieving sustainable economic development
2	Identify and analyse differing perspectives on the necessary conditions for trade measures to effectively contribute towards poverty reduction and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals
3	Understand the evolution of developing country issues in the GATT/ WTO and the current development aspects of the Doha round of trade negotiations.
4	Identify and evaluate the different types of special and differential treatment (S&DT) provisions in trade agreements and the differing perspectives on the use of S&DT
5	Evaluate the comparative value of multilateral as distinct from regional or bilateral preferential trade agreements in assisting developing countries build wealth and achieve poverty reduction.
6	Develop a holistic understanding of the complex relation between trade and development so as to identify trade related development strategies which are context specific and can assist developing countries achieve poverty alleviation through sustainable and equitable economic growth.

Students are expected to have a basic level of knowledge about the multilateral trading system and international trade legal principles.  The readings are designed to assist the student in becoming familiar with these topics and to spark intellectual curiosity to continue their learning process beyond the classroom.  Students are encouraged to read selectively from a range of recommended texts and references listed below, and also to undertake on-line research on the activities of relevant international organizations as well as in electronic journals.

The following books are required for the course. 

• Hoekman, B and Kostecki, M., The Political Economy of the World Trading System: The WTO and Beyond, Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, Second Edition, 2001
• Stoler A, Redden J and Jackson L, Trade and Poverty Reduction in the Asia Pacific Region,Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press, WTO, 2009
• Gallagher P, Lowe P and Stoler A., Managing the Challenges of WTO Participation, Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press, WTO, 2005
• An online Course Reader of Required Reading 

Primary Sources

• Anderson, K. & Winters L.A., 2008, The Challenges of Reducing International Trade and Migration Barriers, Policy Research Working Paper 4598, World Bank Development Research Team
• Anderson, K., Cockburn J., Martin W., 2010, Agricultural Price Distortions, Inequality and Poverty, World Bank, Washington D.C.
• Cameron, H & Njinkeu, D (ed.) 2009, Aid for Trade and Development, Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press.
• CUTS (1999) 'Conditions Necessary for the Liberalization of Trade and Investment to Reduce Poverty', Final report to DfiD. Cited in Winters (2000, 2002)
• Collier, Paul 2006, ‘Why the WTO is Deadlocked: And What Can be Done About It’, The World Economy.
• David, DB, Nordstrom, H & Winters, LA 1999, Trade, Income Disparity & Poverty, WTO Special Studies, Geneva.
• Hoekman, B, Mattoo, A, & English, P (ed.) 2002, Development, Trade, and the WTO, The World Bank, Washington D.C.
• Malhotra, Kamal 2004, Trade, Growth, Poverty Reduction and Human Development: Some Linkages and Policy Implications, Geneva, prepared for the XVIII G-24 Technical Group Meeting, Palais de Nations, Geneva.
• Pariss, Brett 1999, Trade for Development, World Vision Discussion Paper, Melbourne, Victoria.
• Rodriguez, Francisco & Rodrik, Dani 2000, Trade Policy and Economic Growth: A Skeptic’s Guide to the Cross-National Evidence, 最新糖心Vlog of Maryland and Harvard 最新糖心Vlog.
• Rodrik, Dani 2001, The Global Governance of Trade As If Development Really Mattered, United Nations Development Programme Background Paper, New York.
• Michalopoulus, Constantine 2001, Developing Countries in the WTO, Palgrave, New York, USA.
• Winters, A. (2002) 'Trade Liberalization and Poverty: What Are the Links?', The World Economy 25: 1339-1367.
• Winters, A., McCulloch, N. and McKay, A. (2004) 'Trade Liberalization and Poverty: The Evidence So Far', Journal of Economic Literature XLII: 72-115
• The World Bank, 2005, Pro-Poor Growth in the 1990s: Lessons and Insights from 14 Countries, IBRD/ The World Bank, Washington D.C.
• WTO, 2015, Understanding the WTO: Basics and Agreements: http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/tif_e/tif_e.htm
• WTO, 2014, World Trade Report 2014
• WTO, 2012, Participation of Developing Economies in the Global Trading System, WTO Committee on Trade and Development, Geneva, WT/COMTD/79, November 2012

Secondary Sources

• Aksoy, M.A (2005) ‘Global Agricultural Trade and Developing Countries’,The World Bank, Washington, D.C.
• Anderson, K (2002) Economy-wide Dimensions of Trade Policy Reform Ch.2 in Development, Trade and the WTO: A Handbook/B.Hoekman P.English and A Mattoo.
• Baldwin, R. E. (2003) 'Openness and Growth: What's the Empirical Relationship?', NBER Working Paper 9578, National Bureau of Economic Research.
• Bhagwati, J. and Srinivasan, T. N. (2002) 'Trade and Poverty in Developing Countries', American Economic Review 92(2): 180-183.
• Brown, O (2005) Aiding or Abetting; Dilemmas of Foreign Aid and Political Instability in the Melanesian Pacific, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg.
• Collier, Paul 2006, Africa Geography and Growth, Oxford 最新糖心Vlog.
• Diamond, J., 'Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies', Norton Press, 1997
• OECD (2008), ‘The DAC Guiding Principles for Aid Effectiveness, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment’, , 2010.
• OECD (2001), The DAC Guidelines; Strengthening Trade Capacity for Development, OECD, Paris.
• Oxfam ( 2002), Rigged Rules and Double Standards, Oxfam Great Britain
• Parris, B (2003) Risky Development; Export Concentration, Foreign Investment and Policy Conditionality, WVA, Victoria.
• Ravallion, M (2004) ‘Pro-Poor Growth: A Primer’, World Bank Development Research Group, World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No.3242
• Rodrik, D (2004) ‘Growth Strategies’, John F.Kennedy School of Government, Massachusetts.
• Thirwell, A.P., (2006) 'Growth and Development: With Special Reference to Developing Economies,' 8th Edition, Palgrave MacMillan
• UNDP (2002) Human Development Report 2002, Deepening Democracy in a Fragmented World, Oxford: UNDP, New York.
• Whaites, A (ed.2002) Masters of Their Own Development, World Vision International. California

• World Trade Organization:
• World Bank on Trade: 
• World Bank - General:
• Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development:
• International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development: 
• Institute for International Trade: 
• Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy:
• International Trade Centre: (and use of the ITC trade map)
• Food and Agriculture Organization:
• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development:
• United Nations Development Programme: (see Human Development Reports)
• United Nations Millennium Project:
• Asian Development Bank:
• African Development Bank
• Inter-American Development Bank

Other online references will be given during the course.

The course will provide an interactive environment of presentations, discussion and debate. Throughout the course there will be lectures, workshops, internet/DVD presentations, use of discussion board and class presentations as facilitated by the course coordinator as well as invited guest speakers followed by questions and discussions.

The Institute requires students undertaking this course to attend all three modules. This course comprise of approximately 36 contact hours (structured learning). In addition to time spent in class, students in TRADE 7004 are expected to devote an additional 120 non-contact hours to study and research work in this course.

Module	Topic	Lecturer(s)
1A	Course overview and assessment Globalisation, poverty and development	Jim Redden
1B	Perspectives on the trade - development relationship Case-studies in trade and development	Jim Redden
2A	Revision and assignments Treatment of development in the WTO	Jim Redden
2B	Trade interest of developing countries by sector – from agriculture to services Case-study: applying trade solutions to one country	Kym Anderson/Jim
3A	The evolution and role of special and differential treatment for developing countries	Jim Redden
3B	Multilateralism & preferential trade agreements Student presentations Summary of trade and development relationship and key challenges ahead	Jim Redden

As this is an intensive and highly interactive course, the Institute requires students undertaking this course to attend each of the three modules

Throughout lectures and seminars, there are small group activities and exercises requiring students to either problem solve, share their experiences or debate specific trade and development issues as they arise.  The final assignment requires students to work in small groups or in pairs sharing research findings and useful material on the topic they have been allocated.

There are four (4) components to the assessment for this course. Each part of the assessment is compulsory. 

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Assignment 1: Case Study Critique	Summative	Friday 27 March	20%	1,2
Assignment 2: Trade & Development report and presentation	Summative	Presentation - Friday 8 May Report - Friday 22 May	35%	1,2,3,4,5,6
Class Participation	Summative	Ongoing	5%
Final Examination	Summative	Please check your personal examination timetable via Access Adelaide	40%	1,2,3,4,5,6

There are four (4) components to the assessment for this course:

Class Participation 5%
Students will be assessed on their in-class contribution to topic discussions, work in small groups, contribution to discussion board on MyUni as well as for their ability to demonstrate knowledge of required readings throughout the course.

Assignment 1 – Case-study critique 20%
Students will compare and contrast two of the case-studies on trade, development and poverty reduction from the main text book in a short report of no more than 1,500 words

Assignment 2 – Trade and development report and presentation 35%
Students will prepare a draft paper on trade related strategies for effective development outcomes in a developing country allocated to them (maximum 3,500 words) and give a short power-point presentation (maximum of 15 minutes) on their report. Informed by the feedback from the lecturer and colleagues, students will then complete their individual report.
Presentation required for Module Three of the course.

Final Written Exam 40%
A two hour exam will include a multiple choice section followed by a section requiring essay style answers. More detail and past exam questions will be given to students during module 3 of the course.
Please refer to Examination timetable

Assignments must be submitted two ways:

1. Softcopy through Turnitin on MyUni
AND
2. Hardcopy in the assignment drop-box. This is located on the ground floor of Nexus 10 (10 Pulteney St)

All assignments must be presented professionally with clear headings, appropriate referencing and using one and a half spacing.

Extensions will only be granted if requests are received in writing to the course coordinator at least 24 hours before the final due date unless they are requested on medical or compassionate grounds and are supported by appropriate documents. Late assignments will be penalised.

Your assignment must include the IIT assignment cover sheet which can be downloaded from MyUni under “Assignments”. Each page must be numbered with your student ID and name.

Please contact the course coordinator, preferably by email, for assistance or guidance in relation to course work, assignments or any concerns that may arise. Assignments will normally be returned two weeks after they have been submitted.