Asian Economics Individual Assignment Page 1 of 2

LEARNING OUTCOME
Students should be able to identify and critically assess the various factors leading to growth
and decline in a variety of Asian economies.

QUESTION
The total mark for this assignment is 100, which contributes to 60 per cent of the total
module assessment.
The withdrawal of United States under President Donald Trump from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership Agreement (TPPA) effectively rendered the trade pact defunct. However, the 11
remaining signatories salvaged the TPPA in the form of the Comprehensive and Progressive
Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), also known as TPP-11.
Following ratification by Australia, the CPTPP will now come into force on 30 December
2018 among the six initial signatories Mexico, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada and
Australia.
Earlier, Japanese Prime Minister Abe commented that without the US, the TPP (and
consequently CTPP) is meaningless. Nevertheless, Japan was the second country to ratify the
CPTPP in July 2018. Malaysian PM Mahathir has also expressed reservations for the CPTPP.
Critically analyse the CPTPP and recommend whether Malaysia should ratify the CPTPP.

References:
Sim, W. (2018). Malaysia PM Mahathir says to review TPP-11, revive 'Look East Policy',
ahead of Japan visit. [online] The Straits Times. Available at:
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-pm-mahathir-calls-for-review-of-trans-
pacific-trade-pact [Accessed 29 Nov. 2018].
Takenaka, K. (2018). Japan PM says TPP trade pact meaningless without U.S. [online]
Reuters. Available at: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-tpp-abe-idUSKBN13G2IK
[Accessed 29 Nov. 2018].

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
 The essay should be at least 2,000 words long but not exceed 2,500 words, type-written
using Times New Roman font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing on standard A4-size paper.
 Please include the following sections:
 Abstract (150−200 words)
 Contents
 Introduction
 Main body
 Conclusion
 References
 References should follow the Harvard style.

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 University rules on late submission and plagiarism apply.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The mark allocation for the assignment will be as follows:
 45% will be allocated for familiarity and understanding of subject material and evidence
from academic literature.
 45% will be allocated for quality of argument, depth of analysis, expansion of ideas and
recognition of the wider context and complexity of the topic.
 10% will be allocated for ease of comprehension, appropriateness of language, fluency of
style, and proper use of punctuation, grammar, etc.

The grades awarded will be marked according to the following criteria:

≥75% This would be equivalent to a Distinction and would represent outstanding
performance. The work should show a thorough understanding of the issue
together with a high degree of analysis and critical evaluation.
65 – 74% This will be equivalent to a Credit. This would represent extremely good work
demonstrating an in depth understanding of material and sound analysis and
conclusions.
50 – 64% This would be equivalent to a Pass. Work in this category should demonstrate
good application of the main Principles to the question set and provide a well-
balanced view.
49 – 0% This would represent a failure to pass demonstrating a poor command of the
knowledge of subject area combined with an inability to interpret the question.

END.

Level 3 Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation 2018