Universität Wien

040842 UK International Trade (BA) (2015S)

International Trade

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

This is a course for BA students in economics. Good knowledge of microeconomics at the BA level (consumption and production theory, basic concepts of general equilibrium) are required.
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 13.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 17.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 24.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 08.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 29.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 12.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 19.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 26.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is an introduction to international trade at the undergraduate (=BA) level. No previous knowledge of trade theory is required. We will discuss the ideas of comparative advantage and gains of trade and some of the workhorse models of international trade, such as the Ricardian model (sectoral productivity differences), the Heckscher-Ohlin model (differences in factor endowments), the Krugman model of intra-industry trade (increasing returns). We will also cover trade policy and trade agreements.

Assessment and permitted materials

Evaluation will be based o a midterm exam (40%), a final exam (40%) and an essay (20%). Students can deregister from the course until the end of March.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The goal of the course is to make students familiar with the basic models and methods used in modern international trade at the undergraduate level. This should enable them to understand phenomena related to the globalized economy (trade patterns, growth and income distribution effects of trade, etc.) as well policy issues.

Examination topics

The course will have a lecture structure.

Reading list

Textbooks:

Krugman, Obstfeld and Melitz: International Economics

Appleyed, Field and Cobb: International Economics

Association in the course directory

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