ECW3121

Economics of international trade and finance ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Gennadi Kazakevitch

Offered:
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: The pure theory of international trade. Trade and income distribution, economic growth and changes in trade, bases for trade and gains from trade. Trade policy. Tariffs, quotas, subsidies, import discrimination and other national policies affecting trade. The foreign exchange market. Determination of exchange rates, the balance of payments, modern foreign exchange policies and the threat of unstable exchange rates.

Assessment: Assignments: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: ECW1102 and ECW2120

Prohibitions: ECW2721, ECC3690