EMBA 457 - International Trade and Finance. 2

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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Description:

This course consists of two parts. The first part deals with the global trade and direct investment environment. It covers the theories as well as the political economy of international trade and foreign direct investment. Its aim is twofold: (i) to enable an understanding of such technical issues as to how the effects of tariffs and quotas differ or how free trade areas and customs unions differ; and (ii) to provide a systemic view of how government policies and corporate strategies interact in changing the global trade and investment environment of business. The second part of the course deals with regional economic integration and the global monetary system. Its aim is twofold (i) to enable an understanding of such technical issues as to how different stages of economic integration such as free trade areas and customs union differ; how the foreign exchange market functions in terms of different hedging instruments in the context of the international monetary system; and (ii) to provide a systemic view of how government policies and corporate strategies interact in changing the global trade and financial environment of business. Prereq: E.M.B.A. candidates only.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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