ECON-331 International Trade Theory and Policy

Theoretical and empirical analysis of the pattern of international trade and international trade policies. Emphasis on theoretical models used by economists. Topics include the determinants of the pattern of international trade, immigration, foreign direct investment, the gains from trade, tariffs, quotas, voluntary export restraints, dumping, subsidies, trade-related intellectual property rights, international labor standards, trade and environmental issues, the WTO, customs unions, free trade agreements and trade adjustment assistance.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

ECON-166 or consent of instructor

Notes

Not open to students who are or have taken ECON-433.