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V31.0238 Prerequisites: V31.0001 and V31.0002 (Economic Principles I & II) - 4 Points
V31.0238 Prerequisites: V31.0001 and V31.0002 (Economic Principles I & II) - 4 Points
V31.0238 Prerequisites: V31.0001 and V31.0002 (Economic Principles I & II) - 4 Points
Course Descriptions: Focuses on international trade in goods, services, and capital. It serves as
an introduction to international economic issues and as preparation for the department’s more
advanced course in V31.0324 (Topics in the Global Economy). The issues discussed include
gains from trade and their distribution; analysis of protectionism; strategic trade barriers; the trade
deficit; exchange rate determination; and government intervention in foreign exchange markets.
Required Work: Constructive participation, defined at the discretion of the instructor, but to
include on time and consistent attendance, thoughtful completion of all assigned reading, and
active respectful and considerate speech during the class, daily/semi-daily quizzes, weekly
homework assignments, a midterm exam, and a final exam.
Grading: Final exam 40%, midterm exam 25%, homework 20%, constructive participation 5%,
daily/semi-daily quizzes 10%.
Required Texts:
Krugman, Paul, and Obstfeld, Maurice. 2008. International Economics: Theory and Policy.
Addison Welsey
Chang, Ha-Joon. 2002. Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical
Perspective. London: Anthem Press
Stiglitz, Joseph. 2002 (or 2003). Globalization and Its Discontents. New York: W.W. Norton &
Company
Shaikh, Anwar. 2003. “Globalization and the Myth of Free Trade,” to be found at
http://homepage.newschool.edu/~AShaikh/ .