International Economics
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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