II/02 International Trade I

This course provides an introduction to international trade theory and policy. The focus of the course is on economic theory: emphasis is placed on developing analytic tools and applying them to shed light on relevant issues in international trade. The course will cover topics such as the case for free trade under perfect and imperfect competition, the determinants of international trade flows, winners and losers from trade, the impact of various trade policy instruments. Assessment: Students will take an exam on the material. An informal requirement will be class participation: sharing questions and comments with the rest of the class.