International Economics for E&BE

Uitgebreide vaknaam	International Economics for E&BE
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of the course the student is able to: 1. Express, in a lucid and cogent manner, the main theoretical topics of basic International Trade Theory and Foreign Direct Investment. 2. Evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of the various theories at a basic level. 3. Explain the abstract principles at the heart of the theories to a “knowledgeable” audience, and describe their consequences for the application of the theories. 4. Reflect analytically on the theoretical issues dealt with during the course. 5. Describe the main occupational areas which (international) economics prepares one for.
Omschrijving	The course will offer a broad introduction to international trade theory, foreign direct investment, and their relation to government policy.
Uren per week	6
Onderwijsvorm	-hoorcollege ,  -practicum,  -werkcollege
Toetsvorm	-actieve deelname,  -computer test/wekelijkse quiz,  -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen),  -tussentijds tentamen (open en mc vragen), verplichte aanwezigheid (There are weekly activities (e.g. quizzes, tutorial and online video participation), 1 midterm exam covering the first part of the course material and 1 end-block exam covering the second part of the material; there is 1 resit exam covering all the material.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	dr. T. Kohl
Docent(en)	Dr. T.M. Harchaoui ,dr. M.D. Laméris ,Dr. A. Skalli ,Dr. X. Ye
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs International Economics, 5th edition Feenstra, R.C., A.M. Taylor 9781319383435 ca. €  71,99
Entreevoorwaarden	Admittance to the BSc E&BE. Depending on e.g. capacity, other students may be allowed to participate in some or all course activities. (To be decided by the Programme Director)
Opmerkingen	Secretariat GEM: (0)50 36 33458; gem.feb@rug.nl; 5411.0538.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Economics and Business Economics/E&BE  (basisprogramma BSc E&BE) 1 semester II b verplicht