ECW3121 - Economics of international trade and finance

Leader: Berwick: Dr Gennadi Kazakevitch; Gippsland: Ms Svetlana Maslyuk

Offered

Berwick Second semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Singapore Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)

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 or ECW2731 or equivalent

Prohibitions

ECW2721, ECC3690