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AE511116 - International Economics

About

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025

Course content

- Competitive advantage and trade - Imperfect competition, economies of scale and trade- New economic geography- International trade and innovation- The political economy of trade policy- Financial and economic globalization: challenges- Optimum currency areas and the Euro

Learning outcome

Learning outcome - Knowledge- Master the terminology of the subject - Acquire general knowledge of the different theoretical models that can explain trade patterns- Acquire in-depth knowledge of new economic geography models - Acquire in-depth knowledge of links between international trade, cooperation and innovation- Acquire knowledge of how to design and test hypotheses connected to international economicsLearning outcome - Skills- Be able to analyse problems within international economics by using relevant models- Be an active and interesting discussant for international business actors- Be able to communicate and explain fundamental issues of international economicsLearning outcome - General competence- Be able to view the topics of this course in a larger business/economic professional perspective- Be able to view the topics of this course in a larger social perspective- Be able to acquire updated knowledge within the above mentioned areas of knowledge and skills

Learning methods and activities

Lectures (incl. guest lectures), case discussions, and preparation of a group assignment.Mandatory Assignments: Approved group assignment to be presented orally

Compulsory assignments

  • Group assignment

Further on evaluation

If a student defers the final exam until the following academic year, then he or she must complete and pass a new group assignment.

Required previous knowledge

As for the study programme.

Course materials

To be announced at the start of the term.

More on the course

No

Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

No

Language of instruction: English

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Economics and Administration
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of International Business

Examination

  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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