Syllabus
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The theory, practice, and
institutions of the international economy. Topics include
international trade and investment, balance of payments, foreign
exchange rate determination, multinational enterprises, trade
with developing countries, and international economic policy.
The objectives of this course
are to:
- understand the balance-of-payments
system.
- examine the forces that affect exchange rates, both in
the short run and in the long run.
- examine the impact of fluctuations in the exchange rate.
- understand how the standard trade model works.
- examine the various elements of trade policy, including
the methods of implementation and the controversies
surrounding trade policy.
Grades will be based on the
following:
There will be two exams in the class, each
worth 30% of your grade. The exams will consist of
short answer and problem questions.
This requires you to analyze a particular
country's exchange rate and trade situation.
This involves keeping a journal about the
excursion to China and a reflection on the trip.
- Attendance and Class
Participation (15%)
Attendance and
participation in class discussion is
essential to the learning process and will be
rewarded accordingly.
Ethical behavior is expected at all times.
From the Undergraduate Bulletin: "Academic
dishonesty is an affront to the integrity of
scholarship at USD an a threat to the quality of
learning. . . Violations of academic integrity
include: a) unauthorized assistance on an
examination; b) falsification or invention of
data; c) unauthorized collaboration on an
academic exercise; d) plagiarism; e)
misappropriation of research materials; f) any
unauthorized access to an instructor's files or
computer account; or g) any other serious
violation of academic integrity as established by
the instructor. An act of dishonesty can lead to
penalties in a course such as reduction of grade;
withdrawal from the course; a requirement that
all or part of a course be retaken; and a
requirement that additional work be undertaken in
connection with the course."
- Robert J. Carbaugh.
International Economics, 15th Edition,
Cengage Learning,
2015
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