eco3itr international trade
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulio Mancuso Tradenta
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesECO1DSM OR ECO1IMI OR BUS1BUE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsECO2ITR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
International Economics: Theory & Policy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorKrugman, Paul R., Maurice Obstfeld, Marc Melitz
Year2014
Edition/Volume10th Edition (Global)
PublisherPEARSON
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulio 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 |