| as of 7/2/2022 |
ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS |
| Country - Partner Institution - Programs: | Italy - University of Bologna - 'Univ. of Bologna' |
| UC Course Subject | Economics
International Studies |
| Number & Suffix: | 173 |
| Full UC Title: | ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS |
| Transcript Title: | ADV INTL ECONOMICS |
| UC QTR Units - Division: | 6.0 - Upper Division |
| Course Description: | This is a graduate level course that is part of the Laurea Magistrale program. The course is intended for advanced level students only. Enrollment is by consent of the instructor. The course focuses on: the consequences of international trade and the effects of trade policies; the main approaches to international factor movements, organization of firms, and debates regarding globalization; exchange rates and international capital markets; complex issues raised by the economic interdependence of nations The course covers the following: why do countries trade; what are the consequences of introducing a tariff on imports; why did the EU adopt a single currency; how to make sense of Brexit and Trump’s protectionism. This course aims at addressing these issues and many other relevant topics in both international trade and open economy macroeconomics. At the end of the course, students have a sound foundation in international economics and they are able to critically evaluate both micro and macro trade patterns, as well as policy issues. The first module introduces the most important theories of international trade and their predictions for consumers, firms, and governments. In particular, it addresses issues such as determinants of trade flows, gains from trade, and motivation and consequences of protectionist policies. It also covers real-world areas of international trade, such as the EU, the Americas, and Asia. The second module is organized in topics, including, among others, open macroeconomics, optimum currency areas, the European Union and the Euro experience, and the historical and recent migration waves. |
| Language of Instruction: | English
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| Partner Title: | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (ADVANCED) (LM) |
| Partner University Department: | International relations |
| Partner University Course Number: | 78980 |