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SØK3525 - International Economics

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 5 hours C

Course content

The course offers advanced analyses of trade issues and covers some economic challenges for a small open economy. New topics within international trade as well as economic geography are central in the course.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

You learn

  • theoretical models for different reasons for international trade
  • possible connections between factor endowments and international trade
  • how trade between poor and rich countries emerge, and what the consequences of such trade are
  • models of new economic geography and clusters of economic activity
  • conduct empirical tests of different hypothesis within international trade

Skills

You should be able to

  • understand and explain different reasons of international trade
  • discuss potential advantages and disadvantages of international trade
  • analyze how rich and poor countries may be differently affected by international trade
  • analyze what determines the location of firms and what consequences such location decisions may have on regions and countries
  • develop empirical tests of different hypothesis of international trade

General competence

You should be able to

  • read and understand reports and research articles dealing with issues discussed in the course
  • use the content of the course in your own academic work like your master thesis

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures every week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term. The term papers can be written as a joint project. The course is an optional master's course, and is not taught every autumn semester. Check www.ntnu.edu/econ.

Students enrolled in ISØ's master programs can take the course any semester. Contact the department (kontakt@econ.ntnu.no) to get access to learning resources in Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory course work

Further on evaluation

The approved compulsary activity also applies to later semesters.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Announced at the beginning of the term.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SØK3509 15.0 AUTUMN 2007
SØK8625 10.0 AUTUMN 2010
More on the course

No

Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Economics
  • Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Economics

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-11-29 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 14
SL271 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C 2025-05-31 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
  • * 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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