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Academic Year 2004/2005


International Trade
ECON 371 FA

This course analyzes theories of international trade and trade policy. Specific topics will include theories of comparative advantage, the Ricardian model, the Heckscher-Ohlin model and the imperfect competition model. Other topics include tariffs, trade policy, import substitution, industrial policy and the balance of trade. Current events concerned with international trade are also discussed.

MAJOR READINGS

Krugman and Obstfeld, INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Problem sets, research project, midterm examination and final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students who have completed ECON271 will not receive credit for ECON371.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ECON301

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Isgut,Alberto E.   
Times: ...W.F. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: SCIE141;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)
SR. major: 7   Jr. major: 8
SR. non-major: 2   Jr. non-major: 2   SO: 6   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Focused Inquiry Course
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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