US Trade Policy 2104-M-D3POHA-MPH
The course aims to introduce students with different facets of US trade policy.
The program is divided into three main modules, each of which is divided into specific topics.
Students will gain a general understanding of US trade policy (basic definitions and economic instruments; free trade and interventionism) and the decision-making process (main actors and interactions) in the first module.
The second module will focus on the historical evolution of US trade policy (US trade policy between 1789 and 1930; early post-war period; 1960s; 1970s economic crises; Reaganomics; post-cold war period).
The third module will cover current US trade policy issues (multilateral level: World Trade System (GATT/WTO); regional and bilateral free trade agreements of the US; regional level: transatlantic economic relations; bilateral level: U.S. trade relations with selected countries).
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Term 2023Z:
The course is designed to acquaint students with different aspects of the U.S. Trade Policy. The program consists of three main modules divided into specific topics. In the first module students will gain general knowledge of the U.S. Trade Policy (basic definitions and economic tools; free trade and interventionism) and decision-making process (main actors and interactions). The second module will concentrate on the evolution of the U.S. Trade Policy from historical perspective (US Trade Policy between 1789-1930; early post-war period; 60s; economic crises of the 70s; Reaganomics; post-cold war period). The third module will deal with current problems in U.S. Trade Policy (multilateral level - World Trade System (GATT/WTO) and the U.S. Trade Policy; regional and bilateral free trade agreements of the US; U.S. Trade Policy at the regional level – transatlantic economic relations; U.S. Trade Policy at the bilateral level – U.S. trade relations with selected countries). |
Term 2024Z:
The course is designed to acquaint students with different aspects of the U.S. Trade Policy. The program consists of three main modules divided into specific topics. In the first module students will gain general knowledge of the U.S. Trade Policy (basic definitions and economic tools; free trade and interventionism) and decision-making process (main actors and interactions). The second module will concentrate on the evolution of the U.S. Trade Policy from historical perspective (US Trade Policy between 1789-1930; early post-war period; 60s; economic crises of the 70s; Reaganomics; post-cold war period). The third module will deal with current problems in U.S. Trade Policy (multilateral level - World Trade System (GATT/WTO) and the U.S. Trade Policy; regional and bilateral free trade agreements of the US; U.S. Trade Policy at the regional level – transatlantic economic relations; U.S. Trade Policy at the bilateral level – U.S. trade relations with selected countries). |
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, students should be able to:
understand the main theoretical viewpoints, problems, and issues in the United States Trade Policy area, as well as day-to-day events reported in the media;
have a background knowledge in various areas of the United States Trade Policy; become familiar with a variety of sources on the United States Trade Policy available in selected literature and through the Internet; develop the capacity for analytical and critical thinking; and
develop writing skills (students should be able to properly use available resources, synthesize ideas from various sources in formulating valid thesis statements, and know how to incorporate texts into writing, including citing sources and creating bibliographies)
S3_W01, S3_W02, S3_W03, S3_W4, S3_W05, S3_U01, S3_U02, S3_U04, S3_U05, S3_U06, S3_K01, S3_K02
Assessment criteria
Evaluation criteria:
1. Attendance (a maximum of two absences are allowed during the semester).
2. Knowledge of the readings and in-class activity
3. Students' project (research on a selected topic, written report, presentation, or other type of activity during class); (research topic should be agreed upon with the instructor by the end of October, and the paper should be submitted during the last week before the holiday break - a potential delay results in a deduction of one point for each week)
4. Test (optional)
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Books and basic articles:
US Constitution
• U.S. Trade Policy Primer: Frequently Asked Questions, 2021, https://sgp.fas.org/crs/row/R45148.pdf.
• Trade deficit and US Trade Policy, CSR Report, 2018, https://fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R45243.pdf
- U.S. Trade Policy: Background and Current Issues, 2022, https://sgp.fas.org/crs/row/IF10156.pdf
• D. A. Irvin, Clashing over Commerce: A History of US Trade Policy (Markets and Governments in Economic History), 2017.
• Douglas A. Irwin, Historical Aspects of U.S. Trade Policy, http://www.nber.org/reporter/summer06/irwin.html .
• USTR, 2018 Trade Policy Agenda and 2017 Annual Report, https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/reports-and-publications/2018/2018-trade-policy-agenda-and-2017
• USTR 2017, Trade, growth and jobs. Exit memo, 2017, • 2022 Trade Policy Agenda -- USTR fact sheet, report (3.1.22), House testimony (3.30.22), Trade Barriers Report (3.31.22), https://www.aeaweb.org/forum/2485/trade-policy-agenda-report-house-testimony-barriers-report
• G. Kaplan, Time to Reset US Trade Policy for the 21st Century, 2012, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gilbert-b-kaplan/us-trade-manufacturing_b_2233340.html
• Congressional Research Service Reports – raporty dotyczące wybranych zagadnień lub relacji USA z poszczególnymi krajami, https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/index.html
• US Trade Department - Trade Policy and Negotiations : https://www.state.gov/e/eb/tpn/
• International Trade Administration: https://www.trade.gov/
• P. Bożyk, J. Misala, M. Popławski, Międzynarodowe stosunki ekonomiczne, PWE, Warszawa 2004.
• R. R. Ludwikowski, Handel Międzynarodowy, C. H. Beck, Warszawa 2012 (wydanie trzecie).
• R. R. Ludwikowski, Regulacje handlu i biznesu międzynarodowego (tom I Handel Międzynarodowy), Dom Wydawniczy ABC, Warszawa 1996.
• J. Michałek, Polityka handlowa. Mechanizmy ekonomiczne i regulacje międzynarodowe, PWE, Warszawa 2002.
• K. Michałek, Amerykańskie stulecie. Historia Stanów Zjednoczonych Ameryki 1900-2001, Mada, Warszawa 2004.
• A. Jarczewska, Zagraniczna polityka ekonomiczna Stanów Zjednoczonych po zakończeniu zimnej wojny, [w]: E. Haliżak, R. Kuźniar, G. Michałowska, S. Parzymies, J. Symonides, R. Zięba (red.). Stosunki międzynarodowe w XXI wieku, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar, Warszawa 2006.
• A. Jarczewska, Perspektywy gospodarczo-finansowej kondycji Stanów Zjednoczonych po
2008 r.”, [w]: R. Kuźniar (red.) Kryzys 2008 a pozycja międzynarodowa Zachodu, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar, Warszawa 2011.
• J. M., Rothgeb, U.S. Trade Policy, Balancing Economic Ideas and Political Realities, CQ Press, 2001.
• Internet sources - documents, websites of American and international institutions and organizations
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Term 2023Z:
Books and basic articles: • P. Bożyk, J. Misala, M. Popławski, Międzynarodowe stosunki ekonomiczne, PWE, Warszawa 2004. |
Term 2024Z:
Books and basic articles: • P. Bożyk, J. Misala, M. Popławski, Międzynarodowe stosunki ekonomiczne, PWE, Warszawa 2004. |
Additional information
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