ECON 421 - International Economics

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

ECONOMICS

Description:

A study of international trade covering topics such as absolute and comparative costs, factor movements, balance of payments, barriers of trade, the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade and multinational corporate issues. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and define main facts of the world economy, the international institutions in world trade and investment (2) Examine the main features of international economics, with an emphasis on growth, trade and investment over the 20th century (3) Differentiate between the institutions governing economic activity such as the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund (4) Compare and contrast between micro and macro economic analysis (5) Discuss topics such as GDP and economic growth, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, the macroeconomic model, and fiscal and monetary policy (6) To familiarize students with the complex dynamics of global interdependence, with balance of payments, multinational corporate and regional economic concerns

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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