Leader: Berwick: Dr Vinod Mishra; Gippsland: Ms Svetlana Maslyuk
Offered
Berwick Second semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (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
Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Contact hours
3 hours per week
Prerequisites
ECW1102 and ECW2120 or ECW2731 or equivalent
Prohibitions
ECW2721, ECC3690
