EC9C4: Topics in International Economics

Introduction

The main objective of this module is to introduce students to some relevant research topics in international trade and international macroeconomics, providing them with some of the necessary tools to understand some key questions and ultimately contribute to frontier research in these areas.

Principal Aims

The module aims to develop the skills and knowledge of international economics, necessary for a career as an academic economist and in all areas where advanced research skills in economics are required. Specifically, it aims to teach the students to understand, appreciate, and ultimately contribute to, frontier research. It is intended to be comparable to modules taught in the best research universities in the USA and elsewhere in Europe.

Principal Learning Outcomes

Have a clear overview and understanding of the field of international economics. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Submitted assignments.

Develop a critical knowledge of recent research in some key developments in international economics. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Submitted assignments.

Autonomously pursue an original research agenda at the forefront of the field of international economics. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Submitted assignments.

Syllabus

Context

Optional Module

L1PL - Year 2

Pre or Co-requisites

Satisfactory completion of MRes year 1

Assessment

Assessment Method

Coursework (100%)

Coursework Details

Assessment 1 (50%) , Assessment 2 (50%)

Exam Timing

N/A

Reading Lists