CREDITS 2 (LV) 3 (ECTS) - 32 Contact Hours
International Economics explains what motivates international trade and flows of money across borders and how this affects exchange rates, interest rates and economic activity. The course covers the following topics: 1) Global interdependence and global production, 2) International trade, absolute and comparative advantage, intra-industry trade, 3) Trade policy, 4) Balance of payments, 5) Foreign exchange market and exchange rates, 6) Capital movements, speculation and international currency crisis, 7) International economic and monetary integration and the European Monetary Union.
- Teacher: Paolo Paesani