To educate and train students in 1. the theory of the foundations of international trade; 2. the analysis and problems associated with tariff and other trade policies, both theoretical and institutional, and the role of national currencies and exchange rates; 3. the major issues of the day in this field, particularly the links between trade and development, international trade in factors of production, trade conflicts and multilateral trade negotiation, ... To train students in modelling trade flows, decision-making issues and the distribution of trade gains between countries and over time
Master the economic approach to international trade. Situate the major developments and issues in this trade throughout history and in recent times.
A general introduction aims to give students an understanding of the reality and importance of international trade in the world economic system through an analysis of recent trade flows and the trend towards its globalisation.
The examination is oral, closed-book, unprepared and lasts 20 minutes. In the first session, it may be partly replaced by the work and exercises assessed throughout the term. In the second session, only the oral examination formula applies. The examination covers the same type of questions as the exercises, except that there is no provision for consulting and criticizing videos or press articles, but the interpretation of a theoretical graphs or observed data may be requested.
Krugman, Melitz and Obstfeld: "International Economics" and Powerpoint, documents or web links provided by the teacher.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Mathematics | Standard | 0 | 5 | |
| Bachelor in Political Sciences : General | Standard | 0 | 5 | |
| Bachelor in Political Sciences : General | Standard | 3 | 5 |