ECON 7036 - International Trade and Investment Policy IID

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

This is an introductory postgraduate course in international trade. The course covers the following standard topics: the main reasons for trade, trade patterns, trade and income distribution, FDI and immigration, trade policy instruments, WTO and the multilateral trading system, trade agreements. The course may also cover additional topics such as offshoring, trade and child labour, globalisation and environment.

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Course Details

Course Code	ECON 7036
Course	International Trade and Investment Policy IID
Coordinating Unit	Economics
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Assumed Knowledge	Introductory Microeconomics
Restrictions	Available to MFin&BusEc, GradCertEc, GradCertIntEc, GradDipAppEc, GradDipIntEc & MIT&D students only
Assessment	Typically, tutorial work, mid-term & final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Tatyana Chesnokova

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the theory of international trade as well as international trade policy and to demonstrate the relevance of the theory in the analysis of (a) existing patterns of international trade and what determines them, (b) the conduct of trade policy and (c) the economic implications of international trade and trade policy both for individual economies such as 最新糖心Vlog and the wider international community.

Upon successful completion of the course the student should:

1	Understand the major reasons for international trade and be able to distinguish between them in terms of their assumptions and economic implications
2	Be able to apply partial equilibrium models in analysing the economic effects of trade policyinstruments such as tariffs, quotas, export subsidies
3	Be familiar with the major recent developments in the world trading system, and be able to critically analyse key issues raised both by the current round of WTO negotiations and by the spread of regional trading arrangements
4	Develop communications skills through the presentation of your work and interactions during tutorial sessions

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2,3, 4
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1, 2,3, 4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1, 2,3, 4
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1, 2,3, 4
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1, 2,3, 4
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1, 2,3, 4
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1, 2,3, 4
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1, 2,3, 4

Learning & Teaching Modes

Learning in this course is through lectures, tutorials, and personal study. The format of the teaching consists of two-hour lecture and one tutorial session per week.

The lectures will provide you with the necessary understanding of the material to be able to solve the exercises you will be given during tutorials or exams.

Tutorials represent an important learning component of the class. The tutorials consist of 11 weekly sets of problems. Students are expected to work through the assignments independently and prepare solutions to be discussed during the tutorial time. The tutorial questions will include problemsolving exercises, policy article discussions and exercises with spreadsheets on actual data.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures throughout the semester plus one tutorial class each week. In addition, the workload for this class is designed for 9 hours per week of independent study.

Learning Activities Summary

**TOPICS**
Week 1	What is globalization?
Week 2	Comparative Advantage
Week 3	Trade and Politics
Week 4	Returns to Scale
Week 5	Trade and Resources
Week 6	FDI and Outsourcing
Week 7	FDI and Outsourcing
Week 8	Migration
Week 9	WTO
Week 10	Tariffs, quotas and subsidies
Week 11	Tariffs, quotas and subsidies
Week 12	Trade and Environment; Trade and Labor Standards

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Assessment Summary

Mid semester test (30%)
Will be held in Week 7, in class.

Tutorial Participation (10%)
Students are expected to source materials for the answers to the tutorial problem sets themselves and in discussion with their classmates.
Students are expected to discuss their proposed solutions during the tutorials. The tutors will be available to discuss the answers which students propose. Tutors in charge will assess student's tutorial participation.

Final Exam (60%)
There will be a 2 hour final exam. Please refer to

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance is expected for all tutorials.

Assessment Detail

Test will be held in Week 7 during lecture time. The duration of the test will be 50 minutes.

The final exam will cover the full set of material developed in this course. This includes all materials from the lectures and other readings, as well as discussions and exercises considered in the tutorials.

Cheating in Examinations and plagiarism in Related Forms of Assessment is a serious act of academic misconduct. Any incidence will be reported for disciplinary action.

Any student failing to take the mid-semester tests or attend tutorial must present a valid justification (medical, compassionate, or a valid 最新糖心Vlog sanctioned representation) before any redemption points can be arranged.

Legible hand-writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process. Marks will not be awarded in the final examination for answers that cannot be read.

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Assessment marks prior to the final exam may be displayed on the course website. Students

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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