International Economics
Course No.: ITH1131101 Credit(s): 3
Course Description
International Economics is the core course and professional basic course of higher education major in economics. Through studying the theory and policy of this course, master the theory that scarce economic resources in the world to achieve the most effective distribution, the policies that should be adopted in the economic relations that have taken place in various countries, master methods and basic ideas of analyzing international economic reality.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through the study of this course, students can master the basic theories, basic policies of international economic and basic methods of analyzing international economic problems systematically. Master the analysis and expression of international economics theory and policy. Students are required to apply some basic theories and policies of international economics to analyze some international economic phenomena.
Relationship to Other Courses
The prerequisite for this course is Microeconomics, Macroeconomics.
Textbook and Reading Lists
Textbook:
Kunwang Li, International Economics (2nd Edition). Higher Education Press, 2005.
Suggested reading lists:
Paul Krugman, Marice Obstfeld, International Economics (5th Edition). Trans, heaven, Renmin University of China Press, 2002.
Dominick Salvatore, International economics. Trans. Baoxian Zhu, Hong Wu, Tsinghua University Press, 2000.
WeipingHuang, Gang Peng, Course of International Economics. Renmin University of China Press, 2004.
All kinds of world economy, international trade and international financial newspapers and magazines.
Course Assessment
Item | Title | Weighting (%) |
1 | Task in home | 10% |
2 | Test and Questions in class | 10% |
3 | Final exam | 80% |
Course Schedule
Week | Topics | Text |
1 | Introduction to International Economics | Chapters 1 |
2 | Classical International Trade Theory | Chapters 2 |
3 | Factor Endowment Theory | Chapters 3 |
4 | Modern International Trade Theory | Chapters 4 |
5 | Tariff Policy | Chapters 5 |
6 | Other International Trade Policies | Chapter 6 |
7 | Trade Protection Theory and Policy | Chapter 7 |
8 | Theory and Practice of Economic Integration | Chapter 8 |
9 | International Flow of Production Factors and its Economic Effects | Chapter 9 |
10 | World Trade Organization | Chapter 10 |
11 | Balance of Payments | Chapter 11 |
12 | Foreign Exchange and Exchange Rate | Chapter 12 |
13 | The Theory of Exchange Rate Determination | Chapter 13 |
14-15 | Theory of International Balance of Payments Adjustment | Chapter 14 |
16 | Macro Economy and Policy under the Conditions of Open Economy | Chapter 15 |
17 | International Monetary System | Chapter 16 |
18 | Review | |