ECO 449 - International Trade

An examination of the microeconomics foundations of international trade, including the historical evolution of theories that explain the international exchange of goods and services. Focus will be on the “real trade theory” and on major emerging policy issues in international trade, including growth in the volume of international trade and the benefits and costs of the removal of trade barriers through international trade agreements.

Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.

Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420.

Credits: 3