Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
7.5
Responsible department:
Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences
Course Leader:
Olav Hauge
Lecture Semester:
Spring
Teaching language:
English
Duration:
½ year

SØK640 International Trade (Spring 2019)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended requirements

<p>Elementary knowledge in economics.</p>

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Having completed the course the student should be able to:

  • explain why countries trade with each other
  • define what we mean by comparative advantage
  • present different trade models
  • use models to explain what trade patterns would be generated and developed
  • identify variables that can explain trade pattern developments
  • show how exchange relations and trade patterns are connected and influence each other
  • discuss how trade policies influence exchange and trade patterns
  • discuss how different trade policy instruments influence trade
  • show winners and losers if a government decides to introduce trade policy instruments

Forms of teaching and learning

3 timer forelesning per uke.
 

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

  • Mandatory coursework: Assignment(s)
  • Courseworks given: 1
  • Courseworks required: 1
  • Presence: Not required
  • Comment:

Examination

Form of assessment: Written school assessment
Proportion:
100%
Duration:
4 Hours
Grouping:
Individual
Grading scale:
Letter (A - F)
Support material:
All printed and written supporting material

Syllabus

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Last updated from FS (Common Student System) May 10, 2024 4:31:48 AM