Detailed information |
Pre-requisites |
(*)KS Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre UND KS Einführung in die Makroökonomie
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Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme Economics and Business 2021W |
Objectives |
The objective of the course is to gain an understanding of theoretical frameworks in the field of international economics and to apply these theories to real-world problem and policy questions.
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Subject |
The course deals with the following questions:
- What are explanations for international trade?
- Which trade models have been developed and on which assumptions do they rely on?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of international trade
- Why and how do countries interfere in foreign trade?
- What kind of instruments do countries have to regulate trade?
- What are the consequences of these regulations?
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Criteria for evaluation |
Exam (90% of final grade)
2 home assignments (10% of final grade)
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Language |
German |
Study material |
Textbook
Paul Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, Marc Melitz: Internationale Wirtschaft, Theorie und Politik der Außenwirtschaft, 10. Auflage, Pearson.
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Changing subject? |
No |