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| ECON0205-1 | Introduction to International Economics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Number of credits : |
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| Lecturer : | Joseph Tharakan |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Lectures will answer using economic modles the four main questions regarding international trade : - Why do countries trade?
- What is the trade pattern?
- Who gains and who loses from international trade?
- What is the role of the state in international trade flows? |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Introduction to economics |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| - two hours/week lectures
- exercises |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Powerpoint slides will be available to download before each lecture. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam |
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Contacts :
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| Professor: Joseph Tharakan - e-mail: J.Tharakan@ulg.ac.be
Assistant: Jérôme Schoenmaeckers
e-mail: Jérôme.Schoenmaeckers@ulg.ac.be
Tél : 04 366 29 65
Office: B. 31 - 1.56 |
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