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International Trade Theory and Policy - ECON3116
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Course Outline: ECON3116 Course Outline
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: ECON2101
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 3 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Primarily a theoretical and political treatment of international trade. Looks at how comparative advantage, resource endowment, and economies of scale determine trade patterns and income distribution. Also looks at trade policy instruments, the political economy of trade policy, and controversies in trade policy.

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