F1GD 4550 - International Trade: Theory, Implications and Policy

***UPDATED for 2025/26***

This course gives a broad and comprehensive introduction to international trade and its implications. The course is divided into three parts. The first analyzes the main trade theories both theoretically and empirically. The second explores the implications of trade on social dimensions such as poverty, inequality, development, labour, and the environment. The third examines the rationale behind trade policies, their impacts on mitigating or exacerbating trade effects, and the role of international organizations like the WTO. Through a mix of theoretical insights and real-world case studies, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted impacts of international trade and the policies governing it.

Learning Outcomes

• Acquire key concepts in international economics
• Understand and critically analyze the social implications of trade
• Assess the role of trade policies and navigate the legal framework governing trade
• Being able to evaluate present-time global event

Professional Skills

• In Class Presence: 4 hours a week / 24 hours a semester
• Reading and Preparation for Class: 10 hours a week / 60 hours a semester
• Research and Preparation for Group Work: 5 hours a week / 30 hours a semester