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Course title International Trade
Course code EBC2014
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment Whole/Half Grades
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
4 3-2-2025 30-3-2025 X L X
Level Introductory/Intermediate
Coordinator Karsten Mau
For more information: k.mau@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
* Feenstra, R.C. and Alan M. Taylor (2021) International Economics, 5th ed. Worth
* Selected papers
Prerequisites
This course is in transition for the bachelor Fiscal Economics.
See the Bachelor Education and Examination Regulations for more information.

The following rule applies to bachelor Fiscal Economics students.
TRANSITIONAL REGULATION (EBC2014):
The bachelor Fiscal Economics has been discontinued.

There will be repeat education for year 1 and year 2 courses up to and including academic year 2025-2026 and exam-only up to and including academic year 2026-2027. For year 3 courses there will be repeat education up to and including 2026-2027 and exam-only up to and including academic year 2027-2028.

Whether a course is in transition, cancelled, or replaced may depend on the cohort you are in. Sometimes there are additional criteria. It is therefore very important to carefully read the EER and any addendum so you can apply the rules to your individual situation.


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 / Presentation / Lecture / Groupwork
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Written Exam / Presentation
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 Year 2 Compulsory Course(s)
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Emerging Markets Year 2 Elective Course(s)
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Emerging Markets Year 3 Elective Course(s)
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Economics and Management of Information Year 2+3 Elective Course(s)
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 3 Economics Elec(s) - Maj Accounting
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 3 Economics Elec(s) - Maj Finance
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 3 Economics Elec(s) - Maj Inf Mgmt
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 3 Economics Elec(s) - Maj Marketing
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 3 Economics Elec(s) - Maj Org
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 3 Economics Elec(s) - Maj SCM
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 3 Economics Elec(s) - Maj Strategy
Bachelor Fiscal Economics Transitional Regulation
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