International Trade (361-0-20)

Instructors

Wojciech Olszewski

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 2407: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

The course begins with a discussion of the pros and cons of free trade and globalization. It provides a survey of leading theories of international trade to understand the causes and consequences of international trade and implications of globalization. Then it proceeds with an examination of various trade-policy instruments to provide the ability of conducting and evaluating economic analysis related to international trade. A part of the course will be devoted to some other recent-debate issues.

Registration Requirements

Econ 310-1, 310-2 (recommended)

Learning Objectives

Understanding of the causes and consequences of international trade and implications of globalization. And the ability of conducting and evaluating economic analysis related to international trade.

Class Materials (Required)

Basic Textbook - "International Economics: Theory and Practice" by Krugman, Obstfeld, and Melitz, Addison-Wesley, editions no earlier than the 9th

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.

Associated Classes

DIS - Technological Institute M345: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM