International Trade II

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Outline:

This Master-level course, built on the concepts and models of international trade theory, introduces the major instruments and rational for the international trade policy, examines the implications of such policies for international organizations, multinational firms, and capital allocation or investments. The lectures will be complemented by seminars or tutorials, discussing the implementations of theoretical models for case studies and empirical research.

The lectures first review the fundamentals of international trade theory and then, proceed with models allowing understand and analyze international trade policies and its implications. Special attention will be given to the international trade agreements, international trade wars, link between trade and endogenous growth, and multinational firms. The course develops analytical instruments required to understand and analyze empirical evidence and real-world problems.