Globalization, firms and trade

Teacher(s)

Vannoorenberghe Gonzague;

Language

English

Content

This course studies the behavior of firms and their international activities such as exporting and importing as well as engaging in Foreign Direct investment and outsourcing abroad. We study the types of firms that engage in these activities and how they differ from firms without any international links. The footloose nature of some multinational firms allows them to shift production from one country to another. How this affects firm performance and workers is of our interest . We also study implications for policy.

Teaching methods

lectures in class and assignements

Evaluation methods

written exam after the lectures

Other information

a course in international economics is a good preparation for this course
communication between professor and students goes via the electronic platform icampus. You should enroll in the course to have access to the online documents such as course notes, slides and readings that will be posted.

Faculty or entity

ECON