Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
International Trade and Development Economics
Course Number:
W_JSM_219
Course Description:
This course introduces students to modern approaches to the analysis of international trade and economic development. The course consists of two parts. In the first part, students will be exposed to classic as well as contemporary theories of international trade. Critical debates around globalization will be covered. For example, the course will enquire into the impact of ‘fair trade’ initiatives and the adequacy of international regulations governing multinational corporations. The second part of the course focuses on the meaning and realization of economic development, with explicit attention to the importance of environmental sustainability. The measurement of poverty and inequality is addressed at the local, national and global level. Drivers of development are studied, including processes such accumulation of human capital, intersectoral transfer, migration, international trade, and capital flows. The role of institutions and governance is examined, and policy implications are highlighted. Particular attention is paid to gender dimensions.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ECON 360
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