ECON0344B-S17
International Economics
International Economics
International trade and financial flows are increasingly important in today’s interconnected world. In this advanced course we will use tools from introductory and intermediate courses to help us analyze the causes and consequences of these flows. We will investigate why countries trade, what they trade, who gains (or loses) from trade, and the motives and effects of trade policies. We will then consider the monetary side of the international economy, including the balance of payments, the determination of exchange rates, and financial crises. This course is not open to students who have taken ECON 0240. (ECON 0150 and ECON 0255) 3 hrs. lect.
International trade and financial flows are increasingly important in today’s interconnected world. In this advanced course we will use tools from introductory and intermediate courses to help us analyze the causes and consequences of these flows. We will investigate why countries trade, what they trade, who gains (or loses) from trade, and the motives and effects of trade policies. We will then consider the monetary side of the international economy, including the balance of payments, the determination of exchange rates, and financial crises. This course is not open to students who have taken ECON 0240. (ECON 0150 and ECON 0255) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2017
- Location:
- Axinn Center 229(AXN 229)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2017 to May 15, 2017)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Obie Porteous
- Subject:
- Economics
- Department:
- Economics
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- ECON0344A-S17 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22505
- Subject Code:
- ECON
- Course Number:
- 0344
- Section Identifier:
- B