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This entry is from Winter semester 2022/23 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.

International Economics (Export Module)
(dt. International Economics (Exportmodul))

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture, recitation class,
180 hours (attendance: 56 hours, preparation and follow-up: 56 hours, exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Economics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Schulte

Contents

This module includes a teaching of the fundamentals of international trade theory and basic knowledge of real-world foreign trade theory, instruments of foreign trade policy, and the institutional foundations of the world trade order.


Qualification Goals

Upon completion of the module, students will be able to,

(1) Summarize theoretical and economic policy foundations of international economic relations,

(2) distinguish theoretically based explanations for patterns of trade, for differences in production between countries, and for patterns of international investment; and

(3) analyze and critically discuss individual aspects of international trade in a theoretically sound manner.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Economics.

When studying M.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Economics.


Recommended Reading

  • Krugman, Obstfeld & Melitz: International Economics, Pearson.



Please note:

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