AEM 2300 - International Trade and Finance

(crosslisted) ECON 2300
(SBA-AG)

Spring, summer. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ECON 1110 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: ECON 1120 or equivalent.

D. R. Lee.

One-semester introduction to international economic principles and issues. Begins by surveying key topics such as the elements of comparative advantage, tariff and nontariff barriers, and multilateral institutions. The second part of the course treats selected topics in international finance, including exchange rates, balance of payments, and capital markets. Discusses current issues such as the effects of trade liberalization, trade and economic growth, and instability in international capital markets. Designed as a less technical introduction to concepts developed at a more advanced level in AEM 4300 and ECON 4510-ECON 4520.