Duration
6h Th, 12h AUTR
Number of credits
| Master in agricultural bioengineering, professional focus | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The "International Economics" course provides a comprehensive understanding of the global economic system in different levels (micro, meso and mega), international trade's impact on welfare and income distribution, and the role of firm heterogeneity in international trade by focusing on agricultural economics.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Understanding the concepts of international economy and their global connection
- Evaluating trade policies and their impact on the economy
- Understanding the economic, social, and cultural aspects of globalization
- Understanding the role of international economy in rural development
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
-- ECON2244-1 - Political and social economics
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Lecture: 8 h
- Case study: 10 h
- Personal work: 6 h
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
1. Introduction to international economics
2. Theories of international trade
3. Globalization and its effects
4. The role of international economics in rural development
5. Policy implications and rural development
6. Supplementary materials
7. Supportive sessions and possible visit
7.1 Will be decided later
Recommended reading:
1. International Economics: Theory and Policy, by Paul Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, and Marc Melitz, (2017)
2. International Trade: Theory and Evidence, by James Markusen, James Melvin, William Kaempfer, and Keith Maskus, (1995)
3. International Finance: Theory and Policy, by Paul Krugman and Maurice Obstfeld, (2017)
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Further information:
- Group work (student seminar) (70 %)
- Written exam (30 %)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Not applicable
Contacts
Prof. Dr. Hossein Azadi
hossein.azadi@uliege.be
Dr. Imaneh Goli
imaneh.goli@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
There is no MOOC associated with this course.