International Trade Theory 2400-ICU1ITT
Topic 1. General equilibrium in the open economy
Class 1. Comparative advantage
Topic 2. Increasing returns
Class 2. Ricardian framework and increasing returns
Class 3. Heckscher-Ohlin framework and increasing returns
Topic 3. Imperfect competition
Class 4. Oligopolistic competition
Class 5. Monopolistic competition
Topic 4. Empirical assessment
Class 6. Testing new trade theory
Topic 5. International fragmentation
Class 7. Intermediate goods
Topic 6. Foreign direct investment
Class 8. Vertical multinationals
Class 9. Horizontal multinationals
Topic 7. Economic geography
Class 10. International location of production
Topic 8. Economic growth
Class 11. International trade and economic growth
Class 12. Knowledge diffusion
Topic 9. Environment
Class 13. International trade and the environment
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Szacunkowy nakład pracy studenta: 5ECTS x 25h = 125h
(K) - godziny kontaktowe (S) - godziny pracy samodzielnej
wykład (zajęcia): 30h (K) 0h (S)
ćwiczenia (zajęcia): 0h (K) 0h (S)
egzamin: 2h (K) 0h (S)
konsultacje: 3h (K) 0h (S)
przygotowanie do ćwiczeń: 0h (K) 0h (S)
przygotowanie do wykładów: 0h (K) 30h (S)
przygotowanie do kolokwium: 0h (K) 0h (S)
przygotowanie do egzaminu: 0h (K) 30h (S)
prace domowe : 0h (K) 30h (S)
Razem: 35h (K) + 90h (S) = 125h
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course students will become familiar with the key developments in the theory and empirics of international trade and foreign direct investment. They will be able to study determinants and effects of international trade and foreign direct investment using both theoretical and empirical models.
KW01, KW02, KW03, KU01, KU02, KU03, KK01, KK02, KK03
Assessment criteria
The final course grade will be calculated as the weighted average of the following three elements: final written examination with the weight 80%, submitted solutions to the problemsets with the weight 10% and class participation with the weight 10%. Regular class attendance is mandatory for this course. In the case of more than 2 absences the student will be required to retake the course in the following year.
Bibliography
Each lecture is assigned a specific reading list, available in the extended syllabus version from the Programme web site.
Those who did not attend undergraduate lectures on international trade are advised to consult selected chapters from Bowen H.P., Hollander A., Viane J.M, 1998 before reading the articles. These chapters will serve as a background reading.
Additional information
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