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International Trade and Policy (ECON90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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An advanced subject designed to cover core theoretical models and policy issues relating to commodity trade and factor flows between nations. Topics include theory of comparative advantage and gains from trade, tariffs and quotas, international capital and labour mobility, globalisation.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe the theories of international trade and their predictions concerning the pattern of international trade, commodity and factor prices and welfare of households;
- Apply trade theory to important policy issues such as protection of industries, international competitiveness, regulation of capital inflows, environment and immigration policy;
- Analyse important developments in the world economy related to international trade in a period of increasing interdependence and globalisation.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Strategic thinking
- Critical thinking
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision making
- Accessing economic and other information
- Summary and interpretation of information
- Problem solving skills
- Written communication
- Oral communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
ECON90002 Microeconomics
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON90002 | Microeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One 2-hour examination (60%)
- Assignments of approximately 4000 words (40%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) Course Master of Public Administration - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022