BSE 3230 - International and Comparative Economics

Institution:

North Park University

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A study of the international allocation of resources and the resulting basis of trade. Absolute and comparative advantage, opportunity cost, and related models and theories of trade. Exchange rates, protectionism, measures of the balance of trade, and trade policy. Presentation of alternative systems of economic organization including capitalism, socialism, communism, and the welfare state. Problems and issues relating to international competition, global markets, and trade alliances will be presented. Analysis of the basic problems facing the less-developed countries using case studies. Prerequisites: BSE 2211, 2212

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northpark.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 244-6200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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