International Trade (L1070)
International Trade
Module L1070
Module details for 2019/20.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module develops the theory of international trade and explores contemporary developments in the international trading system; in particular, it examines the underlying causes and welfare effects of trade on countries and their residents, and the implications of these results for international trade policy and institutions.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand and critically evaluate some of the key issues facing the contemporary international trading system via trade theory.
Systematically understand and critically evaluate models of trade flows based on technological differences, on differences in factor endowments, and on imperfect competition.
Interpret empirical evidence concerning the pattern of trade and the impact of trade on the distribution of the gains and on patterns of specialisation
Systematically understand and critically evaluate the implications of trade policies such as whether or not to liberalise or restrict trade, whether or not to participate in a regional trading agreement, or how to improve engagement in global value chains, etc
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Take Away paper | Semester 1 Assessment | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Sambit Bhattacharyya
Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/277277
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