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International Economics |
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INT'L ECON |
| CLASS CODE: |
ECON 358 |
CREDITS:
3
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| DIVISION: |
BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION |
| DEPARTMENT: |
ECONOMICS |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: |
This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
An introduction to the micro and macro sides of the international economy. It examines international institutions, policies, and issues.
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| TAUGHT: |
Winter, Summer, Fall |
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: |
- The U.S. in a global economy
- International economic theory
- Regionalism
- Economic integration
- Trade
- The balance of payments
- Foreign exchange markets
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| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: |
- Learn the terminology of international economics.
- Develop the tools to analyze international trade and finance.
- Understand the basis for trade and why it leads to higher living standards.
- Understand how political self interest plays a significant role in international economic policies.
- Understand how the international financial system works and the relationships between U.S. domestic economic policy and the world economy.
- Understand the role of international trade and financial institutions.
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| REQUIREMENTS: |
Exams, homework, two research papers, and a group project. |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Economics 111, 112 |
| OTHER: |
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: |
August 2001 |
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