ECON 6840 - International Economics and Development I

Study classical models of international trade that consider factor endowments, comparative advantage, labor capabilities, strategic use of trade barriers, and multilateral trade agreements. Examine contemporary models which explore increasing returns, heterogeneity in firm productivity and products, product mix, firm size distributions, globalization, multinationals, and offshoring.

Prerequisite: ECON 6720 and ECON 6740; or permission of instructor.

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3