ECON 40710 - International Trade

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Economics

Description:

This is a course on international microeconomics. Its primary goal is to develop analytical tools to help us to understand the causes and consequences of international trade flows. The course covers models of comparative advantage, which shows that countries engage in international trade to exploits differences in technology and resources, as well as new trade theories that emphasize increasing returns to scale in production. A substantial amount of time will also be devoted to studying the impact of trade policies, such as tariffs, quotas, export subsidies, and trade agreements on the economy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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