AST1000/e-Learning activities/Economic relations in the Pacific

e-Learning activity summary
Title:	Economic relations in the Pacific
	6 to 7 hours to complete both your research and the timeline.
	Linked to Assignment 3

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Stimulus: APEC ministers press Europe to act fast, report by Algazeera.

Purpose

To identify and explain the main historical, theoretical and policy developments which have led to closer economic integration and cooperation in the Pacific region.

Tasks

1. Decide on which state in the Pacific you want to know more about.
2. Begin researching information on the economic history and economic status of your selected state. You should explore and report on the state’s historical, theoretical and policy developments over the past couple of decades. You should also explore how the state has contributed (if indeed it has) to closer economic integration and cooperation in the Pacific region.
3. Write a summary of your findings (400-450) with full citation details of your sources.
   
   

Learning outcome actions

Using the 'E-learning activity and Personal Reflection ePortfolio' (located on the Course Study Desk), upload your findings described in Steps 2) and 3) above. This should be completed by the close (Friday) of Week 12.  Please enter any useful online sources you accessed during this e-learning activity into the Regional Relations Source Repository located on the Study Desk. The e-moderator will add an overview of the comments after the closing date for submissions.