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International Economics
 

Lecture & Tutorial

Instructors: Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Schulte & M.Sc. Johannes Zahner

Language: English

Place & time see MARVIN:

Language: English

  • Learning objectives

    Students obtain an overview of international trade theories and international trade policy. The course covers a discussion of the gains, patterns, and effects of trade on international policy and the distribution of income.

  • Contents

    1. Introduction
    2. Comparative advantage
    3. Specific factors
    4. Resources and trade
    5. Standard trade model
    6. International location of production
    7. Export and outsourcing
    8. Instruments of trade policy
    9. Political economy of trade policy
    10. Trade policy in developing countries
    11. Controversies in trade policy

  • Methodology

    The lecture closely follows the textbook "International Economics" by Krugman/Obstfeld/Melitz. In the tutorial, the solutions to the exercises given in the book are presented and can be discussed. Students have the possibility to solve online assignments, which are available on ILIAS.

  • Material

    All course material is exclusively provided through the online learning system ILIAS. You can sign in at ILIAS without password during the first three weeks of the term.

  • Textbook

    Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld and Marc J. Melitz: International Economics, Theory and Policy, Ninth Edition, Pearson.