INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ECO3ITR
2020
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.
School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julio Mancuso Tradenta
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ECO1DSM OR ECO1IMI OR BUS1BUE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ECO2ITR
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
International Economics: Theory & Policy
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Krugman, Paul R., Maurice Obstfeld, Marc Melitz
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: 10th Edition (Global)
Publisher: PEARSON
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julio Mancuso Tradenta
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2000 word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour final exam (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2 |
Class participation (500 Words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |