ECON 3601
Introduction to International Trade
An extension of the basic principles of economics to international trade. Topics covered include the theory of international specialization, tariffs and other barriers to trade, trade liberalization and economic integration, international movements of labour and capital, trade and development.
Topics
- include the theory of international specialization
- tariffs and other barriers to trade
- trade liberalization and economic integration
- international movements of labour and capital
- trade and development
Course catalogue
2026
Readings
- Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, and Marc Melitz, International Economics (Pearson) North America 12th edition; e-book price: C$71.99 (ISBN-13: 9780137465699).
- textbook and MyLab. (Our course ID on Pearson MyLab: yu71110)
- Important: If you choose to use a different edition (e.g. the 12th Global Edition, which has completely different problems), please make sure to do the homework according to the North America edition we use.
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for ECON 3600 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): ECON 1001 or ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 . Lectures three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- ECON 3601 ↗2026