eco4itr international trade

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

ECO4ITR

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students are exposed to the dynamics of international trade, with emphasis on the theory of international trade. Students will be exposed to models of international trade, mostly in general equilibrium framework. On successful completion of this subject students should be able to comprehend dynamics, determinants and gains from trade under different scenarios and analyse public policy questions. The subject will also include a brief introduction to the political economy of trade policy, the operation of World Trade Organisation (WTO), as well as current policy issues in both the multilateral and bilateral spheres.

FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorNobuaki Yamashita

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites ECO2CFC or ECO2MIT

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsInternational trade: theory and evidencePrescribedMarkusen, J., Melvin, J., Kaempfer, W. and Maskus, K.MCGRAW-HILL 1995.

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City Campus, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

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Subject Instance Co-ordinator

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
0ne 500 word term assignment10
One 1-hour mid-semester examination15
One two hour final exam60
Three problem based assignments15

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinator

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
0ne 500 word term assignment10
One 1-hour mid-semester examination15
One two hour final exam60
Three problem based assignments15