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

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