Course Details
Who Will Replace the United States as the Next Global Economic Superpower?
4 Mar 2014
Personal Interest
Other
Victoria University Community Continuing Education
This course is only offered in Wellington
Full Time
6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$180.00
Early Bird Discount available until 2 weeks prior to the course start date $162.00 incl GST
Early Bird Discount available until 2 weeks prior to the course start date $162.00 incl GST
Overview:
During this course you will consider who will replace the United States as the next global economic superpower. You will look at why the United States is considered to be unlikely to retain its position as the world’s leading economy, and at the prospects for India and China. The course examines history, economics, politics, culture, geography and environmental considerations.
Target audience:
This course will appeal to people interested in world affairs, economics, politics, history and culture, and who wish to gain a better understanding of the major changes occurring in the world.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, students will have:
•developed greater insight and new perspectives on global developments
•gained an understanding of the factors that influence economic growth
•considered the many challenges facing the United States, India and China
•considered how climate change will affect the world economy
•gained an appreciation of how the rise of India and China will impact on New Zealand.
Course outline:
Lecture 1 – Replacing America: History, economics and politics
•The current situation
•How the United States, India and China got to where they are now – their divergent paths over the past 500 years
•Understanding economic development
•Why the United States is considered unlikely to retain its position as the world’s leading economy
•The long-term impact of the global financial crisis
•China’s relentless advance
•India – sometimes the tortoise wins
Lecture 2 – Replacing America: Geography and environment
•Geography and natural resources – United States, India and China
•The impact of global warming on the United States, India and China
•Managing natural resources – water security
•Agricultural and food security
•Energy security
•Sustainability
•Infrastructure
Lecture 3 – Replacing America: The human factor – population, education and human capital
•Population
•Migration
•Education
•Crime and corruption
•Creativity and innovation
Lecture 4 – Replacing America: Culture and tradition
•Ancient traditions, Vedic, Confucian/Taoist, Greco–Roman/Judeo–Christian
•Modern civilisation
•Comparing business behaviour – United States, India and China
•Case study – comparing Apple, Tata and Haier
•National and social cohesion
•Conclusion
•Implications for the world and New Zealand
•Discussion
Course format:
This series of two-hour lectures is held one evening a week over four weeks. Each session is illustrated with slides, with time allowed for questions and discussion. There is a short break half-way through each session, and you are welcome to bring refreshments if you wish.
During this course you will consider who will replace the United States as the next global economic superpower. You will look at why the United States is considered to be unlikely to retain its position as the world’s leading economy, and at the prospects for India and China. The course examines history, economics, politics, culture, geography and environmental considerations.
Target audience:
This course will appeal to people interested in world affairs, economics, politics, history and culture, and who wish to gain a better understanding of the major changes occurring in the world.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, students will have:
•developed greater insight and new perspectives on global developments
•gained an understanding of the factors that influence economic growth
•considered the many challenges facing the United States, India and China
•considered how climate change will affect the world economy
•gained an appreciation of how the rise of India and China will impact on New Zealand.
Course outline:
Lecture 1 – Replacing America: History, economics and politics
•The current situation
•How the United States, India and China got to where they are now – their divergent paths over the past 500 years
•Understanding economic development
•Why the United States is considered unlikely to retain its position as the world’s leading economy
•The long-term impact of the global financial crisis
•China’s relentless advance
•India – sometimes the tortoise wins
Lecture 2 – Replacing America: Geography and environment
•Geography and natural resources – United States, India and China
•The impact of global warming on the United States, India and China
•Managing natural resources – water security
•Agricultural and food security
•Energy security
•Sustainability
•Infrastructure
Lecture 3 – Replacing America: The human factor – population, education and human capital
•Population
•Migration
•Education
•Crime and corruption
•Creativity and innovation
Lecture 4 – Replacing America: Culture and tradition
•Ancient traditions, Vedic, Confucian/Taoist, Greco–Roman/Judeo–Christian
•Modern civilisation
•Comparing business behaviour – United States, India and China
•Case study – comparing Apple, Tata and Haier
•National and social cohesion
•Conclusion
•Implications for the world and New Zealand
•Discussion
Course format:
This series of two-hour lectures is held one evening a week over four weeks. Each session is illustrated with slides, with time allowed for questions and discussion. There is a short break half-way through each session, and you are welcome to bring refreshments if you wish.
Teacher:
Michael Thomson graduated in politics and economics from Victoria. He worked in the non-profit sector in several regions including Europe, India, Taiwan and South-East Asia. His work has involved education, government, international aid and development.
Michael Thomson graduated in politics and economics from Victoria. He worked in the non-profit sector in several regions including Europe, India, Taiwan and South-East Asia. His work has involved education, government, international aid and development.