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International Trade [ LECON2041 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   2q 

Teacher(s) Mariani Fabio ;
Language English
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes The course deals with the most important models and concepts of international trade, in particular: - classical theory of international trade - new trade theory - analysis of trade policies - international trade and development Moreover the course covers institutional aspects of international trade, such as the functioning of WTO and the trade policies of the EU.
Aims The goal of the course is to introduce students to the main economic mechanisms associated to international trade. At the end of the course students will be able to: - understand the mechanisms of international trade; - have a critical reasoning on the main issues of international trade, such as market liberalization and the distribution of the gains from trade. - understand the instruments of trade policy, their justifications and their effects - understand the firm-level issues related to trade.
Content Content of the course : International trade Impact of trade flows on national economies, gains from trade, trade under perfect and imperfect competition. Trade policies Trade instruments and policies, effects on national economies. Methods: lectures held by the professor, case-studies, discussions in class.
Other information Intermediate Microeconomics course Oral exam, active participation to discussions in class.
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [120] in Geography : General
> Master [120] in Agricultural Bioengineering
> Master [60] in Economics : General
> Master [120] in Economics: General
> Master [120] in Mathematical Engineering
> Master [120] in Geography : Climatology
Faculty or entity
in charge
> ECON


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