ECON847: International Trade
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Lecturer in charge |
Mr Joseph Macri, Mr Marc Lombard |
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Availability |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
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Unit Outline |
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Websites |
Coursework unit website - Online learning @ MQ (Login required) |
Description
This unit examines international trade both in theory and practice. It first reviews the theories related to inter- and intra-industry trade determination and the empirical evidence supporting them. It then examines trade policies, covering a wide range of topics (see below), illustrated by up-to-date case studies. The unit has a policy approach and aims at also providing students with a good understanding of major trade issues around the world and the effects of globalisation on trade focuses on current applications of the theoretical principles.
Topics
- The Theory of Comparative Advantage
- Trade and Income Distribution
- New Theories of Trade
- Trade Restrictions: Tariff
- Trade Restrictions: Non-Tariff Barriers
- Political Economy of Trade
- Globalisation and WTO's Contentious Issues
- Trade Blocs
- Trade and Developing
- Australia's Trade and Balance of Payments
- International Factor Movements: Immigration and Foreign Investment
- International Trade and Exchange Rates
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