Syllabus
Comparative Economic Systems
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Dr. Terrel
Gallaway TerrelGallaway@missouristate.edu ECO 456 Spring 2008 |
Phone:
836-5629 |
This course will examine the basic principles and institutions of national economies with an emphasis on capitalist, socialist, and mixed economic systems. It will compare economic systems in various nations past and present. It will examine the ongoing transition of many countries around the world from command-based to market-based economies. We will focus on different strategies countries use to compete globally, promote economic growth and development, provide for the public good, and protect various national interests in an increasingly global environment.
Economists are engaged in a wide variety of areas including environmental policy, education, sports, and high finance. For more information on majoring or minoring in economics at Missouri State, please visit: For more information on the economics major at Missouri State, please visit: http://www.missouristate.edu/econ/22809.htm
Kennett, David. A New View of Comparative Economics, 2nd ed. Thomson, 2004.
Learning is an active process. As students, you must take primary responsibility for your education. If you hope for a passing grade in this class, you should start by living up to these minimum expectations:
Final grades will reflect student performance, three unit exams, three webpages, readings and class participation, and a group project. Exams will be given on the days indicated in the class schedule. Scores will be weighed on the following basis:
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First Exam:
100 points Total 500 points |
Final grades will be awarded based on the following scale:
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450 - 500 points = A |
Though the students should not count on such good fortune, the instructor reserves the right to modestly widen the ranges for passing grades.
The final exam will primarily cover material from the third unit. Additionally, some of the exam may be comprehensive and cover topics from throughout the semester that are particularly important or that students failed to learn for earlier exams.
Students are required to be in class on the days when articles are discussed. Part of students' grades will be based on in-class discussion of these articles. Students with valid and documented excuses for missing a discussion day may make up the assignment by writing a short essay.
Students will research three different countries and create a small webpage (on BlackBoard) surveying the political economy of each country. Using the provided list of countries, students will pick one EU country and, from group C, two countries from Asia, Latin America, or Africa. Students should not pick more than one country from the same continent. Each country can be surveyed by only one student. Countries will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. Part of the grade on this project will reflect peer evaluation. Additional information will be provided in a handout.
Technology: All cell phones should be turned off when entering class. For tests, only simple calculators will be allowed. Graphing calculators, programmable calculators, and cell phones will not be allowed. Permission must be obtained from the instructor before using any recording device in class. Violation of this policy may be considered an act of cheating or plagiarism (see below).
Absentee Policy: Attendance will be taken throughout the course. Although attendance and grades tend to be positively correlated, I will not directly deduct any points for absenteeism.
Plagiarism and Cheating Policy: All members of the University community share the responsibility and authority to challenge and make known acts of apparent academic dishonesty. Any student detected participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as described in the Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, http://www.missouristate.edu/assets/provost/AcademicIntegrityPolicyRev-1-08.pdf also available at the Reserves Desk in Meyer Library, and in abbreviated form in the Missouri State Undergraduate Catalog. Possible sanctions include issuing an "XF" for a semester grade. It is your responsibility to read and fully understand Missouri State's Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures.
At a minimum, anyone caught plagiarizing or cheating will automatically receive a zero for the assignment. This zero will automatically be averaged into the semester's final score without any possibility of it being dropped, made-up, or weighted less. Students caught cheating on a quiz will have their semester grade lowered one letter in addition to receiving a zero on the quiz. Cheating and plagiarism include a variety of activities. If in doubt, ask me.
Makeup Policy: There will be NO make-up or early exams without an official, WRITTEN excuse. With a valid excuse, students will be allowed to take the exam on or before the day for which it was scheduled. After that day, the exam can be made-up only by taking an exam different than the one given in class. Students hoping to take a makeup exam should contact me immediately. The exam will be scheduled for the earliest time that is mutually workable. Students who do not make up their exam promptly will not be allowed to take it at all.
Appeals Policy: All appeals must be WRITTEN. If you believe that you deserve partial credit, or want me to re-grade in any other way, give me a written request within two weeks after the assignment or test has been handed back in class. The appeal should explain why you think your answer was "correct" and deserves partial or full credit.
Disability Accommodation: Missouri State makes reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students requiring assistance should contact me during the first few days of class.
Nondiscrimination Policy: Missouri State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Any inquiries should be directed to the Affirmative Action Office, Carrington 128, 836-4252.
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