Universität Wien

040842 VO International Trade (BA) (2020S)

Track in Macroeconomic Policy

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften

This is a course for BA students in economics. Good knowledge of microeconomics at the BA level (consumption and production theory, imperfect competition, basic concepts of general equilibrium) are required.
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Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 02.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Montag 09.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Montag 16.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
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Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The course is an introduction to international trade at the BA level. No previous knowledge of trade theory is required. Previous knowledge of microeconomics at the intermediate level is required. The goal of the course is to make students familiar with the basic theories and empirical findings in modern international trade. This should enable them to understand and analyze phenomena related to the globalized economy as well as policy issues.

I will hold virtual office hours in the afternoon of Mondays to discuss the materials (lectures, problem sets) posted in moodle.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The evaluation will be based on a final exam. The exam will be online and with open books.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Students are expected to have a good command of at least 50% of the course’s material in order to obtain a passing grade.

Prüfungsstoff

We will discuss the most important workhorse models of international trade, such as the Armingotn model (and the gravity equation), Ricardian model (country-sector productivity differences), the Heckscher-Ohlin model (international differences in factor endowments), the Krugman model of intra-industry trade (increasing returns and imperfect competition) and the Melitz model (firm heterogeneity). We will also cover topics on multinationals, trade policy and economic geography.

Literatur

Appleyard, Field, and Cobb (2007): International Economics, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill. (AF)
Krugman, Obstfeld und Melitz (2012): Internationale Wirtschaft, 9. Auflage, Pearson. (KO)

AF: chapters 1-10, 13-15, 17
KO: chapters 1-6, 8-10

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Fr 12.05.2023 00:13