Middlebury

ECON0340A-F09

Int'l Econ: A Policy Approach

International Economics: A Policy Approach
This course provides an overview of international trade and finance. We will discuss why countries trade, the concepts of absolute and comparative advantage, and gains from trade. We will explore commercial policies, arguments for and against tariffs, non-tariff barriers, dumping and subsidies, the role of the WTO, as well as the pros and cons of regional free trade associations. In the second part of the course we will primarily concentrate on international macroeconomics, focusing on foreign exchange rates, balance of payments, origins of and solutions to financial crises and the history and architecture of the international monetary system. (ECON 0150 and ECON 0155) 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
90278
Subject Code:
ECON
Course Number:
0340
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ECON 0340

All Sections in Fall 2009

Fall 2009

ECON0340A-F09 Lecture (Lewin)