ECO 245 - International Economics

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th eories of international trade, exchange rate determination under fi xed and fl exible regimes, the international fi nancial system and balance of payments accounting are introduced. Th e role of multi-national corporations and foreign aid, as well as international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, International Labor Organization and the World Trade Organization are examined. Problems of unsustainable current account defi cits and external debt for developing nations are explored. Trade and investment policies are examined from alternative theoretical perspectives, including debates over “free trade”versus “fair trade,” international fi nancial system reform and the impact ofglobalization on national sovereignty and democratic governance. Lastly, the economies of selected developed, developing and transitional nations are surveyed. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ECO 101

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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