ECON 270
Fall 2013
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01
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| Certificates: International Relations |
This course examines economic interaction between countries through exchange of goods and services (international trade) and borrowing and lending (international finance). The course will cover basic international trade theory, which seeks to explain patterns of specialization (i.e., which countries produce which goods) and the gains and losses associated with international trade. Trade policies such as tariffs and institutional arrangements governing them (e.g., the World Trade Organization) will also be examined. International finance topics include the balance of payments, exchange rates, and international financial crises.
The course is intended to be accessible for students with an introductory-level background in economics. Economics majors are encouraged to consider instead taking ECON371 and ECON331 that provide more advanced treatment of international trade and international finance topics. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON101 OR ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Irwin, FREE TRADE UNDER FIRE
Blustein, AND THE MONEY KEPT ROLLING IN (AND OUT)
Numerous Articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two Midterm Exams and Comprehensive Final Exam
Problem Sets, Short Papers |
| Instructor(s): Craighead,Bill Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 9 | JR non-major: 9 | SO: 9 | FR: 0 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
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