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WiSe 19/20: Trade and Development - Case Studies

Aleksandra Peeva

Kommentar

The study of the theory of international trade generates an understanding of many key events that shape our domestic and international environment. In recent history, these events include protests at global economic meetings and a rising wave of protectionist rhetoric as exemplified by both Brexit, the last U.S. presidential campaign and the escalation of trade-related conflicts between the US and other nations. This international trade course will enable students to understand the economic context in which such events occur. Central themes of the course are (1) the gains from trade, (2) the pattern of trade, and (3) protectionism. Theories to be covered will include the classical Ricardian and Neoclassical approaches, along with an introduction to more modern theories such the Heckscher-Ohlin and Gravity models. The political economy of trade policy in the U.S. will be covered, as well the impacts of trade on economic development for less-developed economies. The class combines a 2 hour lecture module with a 2 hour seminar session. The seminar sessions will include presentation and discussion of current research and/or policy applications, and attendance of both classes is mandatory. This course requires the presentation of a research paper and term paper, to be submitted after the end of the semester. The course will be conducted in English, and all communication and submitted work should be in English. Texts will be available via Blackboard. Schließen

16 Termine

Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung

Do, 14:00 - 16:00 16 Termine

Do, 17.10.2019 14:00 - 16:00

Dozenten:
Dr. Aleksandra Peeva