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, how they differ from firms without any international links, and the different strategies they use when selling abroad. We explore the consequences of firms' involvement in global activities for their workers, their productivity and innovation, and draw the policy implications of this analysis, both for developed and developing countries.

Teaching methods

Lectures, with active student participation.

Evaluation methods

Written exam after the end of the course. The active participation of students during class is an element of their final grade.

Other information

Some prior knowledge of microeconomics and econometrics is necessary.
The communication between the professor and the students takes place through the electronic platform Moodle. You should enroll in the course on Moodle to have access to the online documents such as course notes, slides and additional material that will be posted.

Bibliography

• Les notes de cours et les diapositives sont sur moodle.

Teaching materials

• Les notes de cours et les diapositives sont sur moodle.

Faculty or entity

ECON