| ECON3360 | International Economics |
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[30h]
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Enseignant(s) :
AI-TING GOH
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 Objectifs
This is an introductory graduate course in international trade theory and is intended to give a broad coverage of the field. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the basic tools and models of analysis in trade theory so as to equip them with the ability to conduct research in this field.
Cahier des charges
The course will cover the determinants of trade under perfect and imperfect competition, distributional implica-tions of trade, the gains from trade, the effect of trade and trade policies on welfare and growth.
Résumé
Course outline :
A. Neoclassical Models
Ricardian, Heckscher-Ohlin, Ricardo-Viner
B. Economies of Scale and Imperfect Competition
External increasing returns, monopolistic competition, oligopoly
C. Welfare and Commercial Policy
Gains from trade, tariffs and quotas, strategic trade policy
D. Political Economy of Protection
E. Dynamic Models of Trade and Growth
Learning by doing, innovation, human capital accumulation and trade, North-South technology transfer
Autres informations du cahier des charges
Prerequisite : To define
Evaluation : One final closed book examination
Support : Bhagwati, J and Srinivasan, T. N. (1998) Lectures on International Trade. MIT Press.
Helpman, E and Krugman, P. (1989) Market Structure and Foreign Trade. MIT Press.
Le cours ECON3360 est mentionné dans les programmes suivants :
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ECGE3DA/EC
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Diplôme d'études approfondies en économie et gestion - Master of Arts in Economics (sciences économiques)
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