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This entry is from Winter semester 2020/21 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:
This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2020/21. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:
- Winter 2016/17 (no corresponding element)
- Summer 2018 (no corresponding element)
- Winter 2018/19 (no corresponding element)
- Winter 2019/20 (no corresponding element)
- Winter 2020/21
- Summer 2021
- Winter 2021/22
- Winter 2022/23
- Winter 2023/24
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