Basic knowledge in microeconomics

The course aims at offering knowledge on more recent developments in the international trade and investments theories and policies with applications to real

world issues.

Students are expected to be able to understand and discuss current trade and investments policy issues and analyze data on trade, investments and policies.

1. Theories of Inter-industry, intra-industry and intra-firm trade;

2. Trade policies and welfare;

3. Tariffs, export subsidies and quantitative restrictions;

4. Intellectual property rights and trade

5. Trade and environment

6. Trade and development

7. Trade and labour policies

8. Trade agreements

9. Multinational enterprises: facts, issues and overview of theories

10. Determinants of Foreign Direct Investments

11. Effects of Foreign Direct Investments on host and home economies

12. Global value chains

Pamela Smith, Global Trade Policy: Questions and AnswersWiley BlackwellNew Jersey2013; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14

Additional readings and tutorials will be made available on the webpage of the instructor.

Additional materials will be posted on the website of the teacher

• - Lectures (about 35 hours)

  - Practical sessions (about 25 hours)

• 1. Practical work during the course

  2. Written exam with problems and open questions

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English