Course - International Economics - SØK8625
SØK8625 - International Economics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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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.
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 course is an optional PhD course, and it is not taught every autumn semester. SØK8625 follows the same teaching as SØK3525. Contact the department (kontakt@econ.ntnu.no) to get access to learning resources in Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work
Further on evaluation
The subject is reserved for PhD students. Contact kontakt@econ.ntnu.no if you want to take the course.
Approved compulsory activity applies to later semesters.
Recommended previous knowledge
Compulsory courses in Masters degree in Economics.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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SØK3525 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2010 | |
SØK8525 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2010 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"