AEM 6320 - [Open Economy Analysis: Theory and Applications]

Spring. 2 credits.

Prerequisite: ECON 3030 (formerly 3130)/ECON 3040 (formerly 3140) or permission of instructor. Next offered 2014-2015.

N. H. Chau.

Explores both recent theoretical and methodological advances as well as practical applications in analyzing current topics and issues in open economies. Brings together research methods pertinent to open economy macroeconomics and international trade policies to give students a basic understanding of how different aspects of contemporary debates are analyzed in practice.

Outcome 1: Ability to understand contemporary theories of international trade and international trade policies.

Outcome 2: Ability to conduct independent empirical research on international trade and international trade policies.