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International Economics (2nd module)
Alessia Lo Turco

Seat Fac. Economia - Sede di Ancona
A.A. A.A. 2016-2017
Credits 3
Hours 22
Period 1^ semestre
Language ENG

Prerequisites

Knowledge of principles of macro and microeconomic and of basic mathematical/statistical tools. Nevertheless, at the beginning of the course, and during the course, we will make a brief summing up of economical and mathematical concepts needed to better understand the lessons and the textbook.



Development of the course

Lectures, exercises, and Formative coursework.



Learning outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding
Students will learn the main small and large open economy models to correctly understand and analyze  movements and determinants in the balance of payments.  They will understand the most relevant theories explaining nominal and real exchange rates movements in the medium and long run.
Students will also acquire the relevant tools for the analysis of trade and factor movements across nations, most recent models of firm internationalization, offshoring practices and migration.
Applying knowledge  and  understanding 
Students will apply the economic analysis of this international economic course to analyze the time series behaviors of different Countries and Aggregates. Students will also apply the economic analysis of this international economic course to analyze and critically assess the ongoing globalization process.
Judgment, focus  and  communication skills
The use of formative coursework and mandatory reports, regarding  individual learning and group analysis made in class and at home, will develop autonomous judgments and communication skills.  An important part of the learning process will be made by critical reading and assessment of relevant literature and press.

 



Program

Module II (3 CFU – 22 ore)
From Comparative Advantage to IRS models.
Offshoring - Theory and Evidence.
Migration - Theory and Evidence.

 



Development of the examination

Exam (Written + oral) 70%. Duration of written part: 1 hour
Formative coursework 30%
Assessment criteria.
Students have to show a solid knowledge of applied and theoretical analysis related to international trades .   
Grading scale 
From 18 to 30. Cum laude can be attributed  to outstanding performance
Grading method 
The written examination is made of 3 parts: 1) Multiple choices questions (10 pt). 2) Open questions (16 pt). 3) 1 exercise (6 pt). Students discussing reports of formative coursework skip the exercise and 1 open question.  A final result greater that 30 points attributes a cum laude to the student

 



Recommended reading

Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé, Martìn Uribe and Michael Woodford, International  Macroeconomics. Lecture notes  (2016).
Further course material will be distributed during the course.

 



Courses
  • L.M. - International Economics and Commerce curriculum Business Organization and Strategy




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