EC931: International Trade
Carlo Perroni
Module Leader
Thomas Chen
Module Lecturer
Principal Aims
The module surveys key concepts and empirical findings from the economics literature on international trade and international economic relations more generally. Students will gain familiarity with analytical tools that can be applied to the interpretation and the evaluation of international trade policies and international economic institutions.
Principal Learning Outcomes
Subject Knowledge and Understanding:...demonstrate familiarity with trade-related laws and institutions (such as the WTO), and an understanding of their functions and roles – in light of the theoretical concepts and empirical evidence presented in the module. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Examination.
Subject Knowledge and Understanding:...demonstrate an understanding of the historical evolution of debates around international trade and trade policies. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Examination.
Subject Knowledge and Understanding:...demonstrate an understanding of relevant theoretical concepts, including: terms of trade, comparative advantage, trade protection and trade barriers, trade-induced rationalisation and variety effects, trade liberalisation and cooperation. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Examination.
Subject Knowledge and Understanding:...demonstrate knowledge of empirical evidence about the structure of international trade flows (in relation to their composition, their geographical patterns, their historical evolution, etc). The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Examination.
Syllabus
The module will typically cover the following topics:
• The positive theory of international trade.
• The instruments of trade policy.
• Tariffs and retaliation.
• Monopolistic Competition and International Trade.
• Intra-Industry Trade under Cournot Oligopoly.
• Strategic Trade Policy.
• The political economy of trade policy.
• International economic integration.
Context
- Optional Module
- L1P6 - Year 1, L1P7 - Year 1
- Pre or Co-requisites
- The module demands knowledge of undergraduate-level microeconomic principles and mathematical methods.
Assessment
- Assessment Method
- In-person Examination (100%)
- Coursework Details
- In-person Examination (100%)
- Exam Timing
- May
Exam Rubric
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
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