Courses NonDegree Display 2018-2019

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Course title International Economics
Course code EBC2014
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment None
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
4 4-2-2019 5-4-2019 X/E L X/E
Level Intermediate
Coordinator Adriaan van Zon
For more information: adriaan.vanzon@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
Learn various traditional and modern theories about why countries trade
Learn who is affected and how by trade
Learn how trade policies may be used to change the outcomes of trade
Apply micro-economic tools to international economic problems
Description
The course covers the real part of trade theory. It is a formal analysis of the reasons for international trade, the way different parties gain or lose from trade, and what can be done about that through trade policy. The subject matter is theoretical in nature, but the theory is illustrated using real life examples and cases.
Literature
To be announced.
Prerequisites
First year micro-economics. Exchange students need to major in economics.
an advanced level of English
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) PBL / Lecture
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Participation / Written Exam
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Economics Compulsory Courses
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Emerging Markets Economics Electives
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Emerging Markets Year 2 Core Courses
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Economics and Management of Information Free Electives
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Economics Electives
SBE Exchange Bachelor Bachelor Exchange Courses
SBE Exchange Master Bachelor Exchange Courses
SBE Non Degree Courses Bachelor Courses