| CODE | ECN2210 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to International Economics | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Economics | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit aims at presenting an introduction to the main theories of international trade, the effects of barriers to trade and other protectionist policies, and the international mobility of labour and capital. The role of regional and international institutions is also covered, as well as selected topics in open economy macroeconomics Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify the benefits of free trade and the problems with protectionism; - Identify the policy implications regarding migration, foreign direct investment, regional integration and the balance of payments. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Analyse the economic efficiency of policies which encourage trade and resource movements; - Evaluate methods and strategies supporting policies which lead to more engagement with the world economy. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Jager, G., and Jepma H. (latest edition) Introduction to International Economics Longman Group United. - Salvatore D. (latest edition) Introduction to International Economics New York: John Wiley and Sons. - Salvatore D. (latest edition) Schaum's Outline of International Economics McGraw-Hill. - Appleyard et.al (latest edition) International Economics. - Salvatore D. (latest edition) Introduction to International Economics, Study Guide. - Reinert K. (latest edition) Windows on the World Economy. An introduction to International Economics. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE ECN1001 OR ( TAKE ECN1011 AND TAKE ECN1021 ) | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Seminar | ||||||||||||
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