Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - ECON 102 D200

The World Economy (3)

Class Number: 7526

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 11, 2025
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An overview of the broad economic trends in the development of the world economy over the last five decades with reference to the major debates related to economic interdependence, development and growth, globalization, and the role of the major multilateral economic institutions (IMF, World Bank, OCED, ILO, UN). (lecture/tutorial) Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This breadth course is relevant to all SFU students looking for a deeper understanding of the world economy whether enrolled in Applied Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Environment, Health, or Science. The course discusses geographical and historical variation in prosperity and explores potential causes such as technological advances and globalization.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Additional Examination(s) 40%
  • Final Exam 50%

NOTES:

Additional examinations may take the form of midterms (at most 2) and/or list of exercises/quizzes.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Textbook to be defined.
Note: Further readings will be distributed throughout the course.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.