International Economics

Course aim

To enable students to have an understanding of the general concepts and contemporary theories underlying international trade and trade policy, and the international financial and monetary system within which trade and foreign investment takes place.

Course content

Neoclassical and contemporary theories of why nations trade; Instruments of trade polices including tariff and non-tariff barriers; controversies in trade policies; international currency system; open macroeconomics, exchange rates and policy; regional and economic integration issues in the global economy; trade and the environment; trade and developing countries.

Textbook(s)

Feenstra, R.C and A.M Taylor 2012, Essentials of International Economics, 2nd edition, Worth Publishers, USA

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
ECON 1007	Macroeconomics
ECON 1008	Principles of Economics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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