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| ECON2260-1 | Economics of Globalization
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| Duration : | 45h Th |
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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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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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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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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Acquiring knowledge about theoretical models explaining the reasons for international trade flows.
Understanding the impact of international trade on income inequalities.
Being able to apply the acquired knowledge to current debates. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Introduction to economics |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Theoretical models and concepts will be developed during the lectures. Applications and exercises will be covered with the teaching assistant. |
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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 on Lol@ before each lecture. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| January: Written exam (100%), September: Written exam (100%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Lectures are taught in French during the first semester. |
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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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