eco3itr international trade

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

ECO3ITR

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will cover topics in international trade theory such as determinants and patterns of trade and international competitiveness. You will also explore selected topics in international trade policy, including distortions such as import tariffs and export subsidies, and Australia's relationship with Regional Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organisation.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites ECO1DSM or BUS1BUE or ECO1IMI

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects ECO2ITR

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsInternational Economics: Theory & Policy, 10th Edition (Global)PrescribedKrugman, Paul R., Maurice Obstfeld, Marc MelitzPEARSON, 2014

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Apply economic concepts and reasoning to analyse international trade.

Activities:
Tutorial activities, Lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

02. Explain, compare and evaluate mainstream theories of trade under different competitive conditions.

Activities:
Tutorial activities, Lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

03. Manipulate international trade models using simple analytical tools to show how results are derived and how they depend on assumptions.

Activities:
Tutorial activities, Assignment
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)

04. Synthesise and communicate solutions to policy questions related to international trade and trade liberalisation.

Activities:
Tutorial activities, Assignment
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta

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.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 2000 word assignment4001, 03, 04
One two hour final exam (2000 word equivalent)5002
Class participation (500 Words equivalent)1001, 02, 03, 04