Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Vannoorenberghe Gonzague;
Language
English
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
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | 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. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
This course addresses a number of issues linked to international trade and globalization. The course first outlines the main theories explaining the reasons for international trade and the determinants of its composition. We then turn to a number of key issues about the link between international trade, inequality, growth, welfare and development. Finally, the course addresses in details some of the main contemporary debates of trade policy, such as new deep trade agreements and their consequences.
Teaching methods
Lectures, with active student participation. Group works.
Evaluation methods
Written exam after the end of the course. Group works, student presentations and participation in class are part of the final grade.
Other information
Some prior knowledge of microeconomics and econometrics is required.
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.
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.
Faculty or entity
ECON
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Geography : General
Master [60] in Economics : General
Master [120] in Agricultural Bioengineering
Master [120] in Agriculture and Bio-industries
Master [120] in Economics: General
Specialised master in European Business and Economic Policy