The objective of this option is the to give students a solid grasp of international economics and to ensure that they can use partial and general equilibrium techniques to understand a range of economic issues in international trade and geographical economics. There is a particular emphasis on the interaction between theoretical and empirical modelling.
Learning outcomes comprise:
- a good knowledge of facts relating to international trade and of the role and functioning of the World Trade Organization and multi-lateral trade negotiations (Uruguay, Doha,..);
- the role of trade and fiscal policies in a global economy and the strategic aspects involved;
- an understanding of the determinants (eg. agglomeration forces) of interregional and international GDP level and growth disparities.
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LECON2314 | Economic Geography | Florian Mayneris | 30h | 5 credits | 2q | x | x | |
LECON2041 | International Trade | Fabio Mariani | 30h | 5 credits | 2q | x | x | |
LECON2042 | Globalization, firms and trade | Hylke Vandenbussche, Stijn Vanormelingen (compensates Hylke Vandenbussche) | 30h | 5 credits | 2q | x | x | |
LECON2865 | Trade Policy and International Cooperation - UNamur | N. | 30h | 5 credits | 2q | x | x |