Applied International Trade Analysis 1

Aims of the course

- comprehend the basic characteristics of international trade.
- become familiar with the tools of analysis of international trade.
- understand the reasons behind the formation of international trade.
- realize the benefits of international trade.
- analyze the current trends in globalization.
- analyze the costs and benefits of economic

Course syllabus

1. Reasons for international trade
2. Gains from free trade in the classic theory of international trade
3. Gains from free trade in the neo-classic theory of international trade
4. Gains from free trade in "new trade theories"
5. Economic arguments for departing from free trade
6. Patterns of trade liberalisation, WTO and economic integration
7. Paterns of global world economy

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