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SOK-2032: International Trade and Economic Geography Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The course will give students a broad overview of the theory of international trade and trade policy and how trade and trade policy influence production, consumption and welfare. The course also will introduce the students to how economic factors can explain the geographical distribution of economic activity | Contents
The course covers both international trade and economic geography. The main models for international trade are studied, and they are used to study and understand trade policy. Also other aspects of economic geography are studied, among them theories for regional economics and economic integration. | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Coursework requirements
Two mid-term assessments
| Exam and assessment
Two take home papers, each counting 20% of the total mark - and one sit in exam counting the remaining 70% | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Homepage
http://www.nfh.uit.no/kursvis.asp?id=200
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Teaching spring 2007
Første gang: Kunngjøres senere |
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