Overview
This unit aims to investigate the economic interaction between countries in the context of international exchanges of commodities, assets, and factors of production. You will develop an understanding of (a) the drivers and effects of international trade in commodities and capital assets, (b) the drivers and the impact of international … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Laura Puzzello
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
understand the key drivers of international trade
2.
understand the sources of the gains from trade
3.
understand the impact of capital movements and migration on domestic economic outcomes
4.
understand the effects of trade policies on the distribution of rents across countries as well as domestic economic actors such as producers, consumers, and the government
5.
understand the implications of international interdependence on national income accounts and the exchange rate.
Teaching approach
Peer assisted learning
Active learning
Assessment
1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Technology resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40