ECON 7036 - International Trade and Investment Policy IID

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015

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
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
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: Associate Professor Shandre Thangavelu

Associate Professor Shandre Mugan Thangavelu
Institute for International Trade
Level 6, 10 Pulteney Street, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.
Email: shandre.thangavelu@adelaide.edu.au

Dr. Uwe Kaufmann
Institute for International Trade
Level 6, 10 Pulteney Street, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
Email: uwe.kaufmann@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

The objectives of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the theory of international trade and policy in terms of (a) concepts and principles of trade, (b) conduct of trade policy, and (c) global issues on trade and its implications for Asia and 最新糖心Vlog.

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Understanding of the key issues related to trade and policy
2	Students will be able to understand the theories and models of international trade with application to global policy issues.
3	Students will be familiar with the major developments in global trade issues such as WTO and regional integration.

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.	1-3
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1-3
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1-3
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1-3
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1-3
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1-3
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1-3
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1-3

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course consists of lectures, tutorials and group discussions.

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	World Trade and Developing Countries
Week 2	Labor Productivity and Comparative Advantage: The Ricardian Model
Week 3	Specific Factors and Income Distribution
Week 4	Factor Resources and Trade: The Heckscher-Ohlin Model
Week 5	Strategic Trade Models
Week 6	Multinationals: External Economies of Scale and the International Location of Production
Week 7	Multinational Firms in the Global Economy: Export Decisions, Outsourcing, and Multinational Enterprises
Weeks 8 & 9	International Trade Policy - The Instruments of Trade Policy
Week 10	The Political Economy of Trade Policy: Education, Industrial and Trade Policy
Week 11	Trade Policy in Developing Countries: Regionalism and Free Trade Agreements
Week 12	Controversies in Trade Policy: WTO

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Tutorial participation 10%

Weekly assignments 25%

Mid semester test 25%

Final exam 40%

Assessment Detail

Weekly tutorial assignments and quizzes (short written assignments, students applying knowledge from lectures, etc.): 25%

Students are expected to source materials for the answers to the tutorial problem sets themselves and in discussion with their classmates.

Tutorial participation: 10%

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.

Mid semester test: 25%The structure of the mid-term will be discussed during lectures.

Final Exam: 40%

Submission

Submission of the assignments is required as per instructions on MyUni.

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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Additional Assessment
If a student receives 45-49 for their final mark for the course they will automatically be granted an additional assessment. This will most likely be in the form of a new exam (Additional Assessment) and will have the same weight as the original exam unless an alternative requirement (for example a hurdle requirement) is stated in this semester’s Course Outline. If, after replacing the original exam mark with the new exam mark, it is calculated that the student has passed the course, they will receive 50 Pass as their final result for the course (no higher) but if the calculation totals less than 50, their grade will be Fail and the higher of the original mark or the mark following the Additional Assessment will be recorded as the final result.

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