Topics in International Economics

Undergraduate

This seminar will cover selected topics in international trade and finance beyond those covered in ECON 29 and ECON 39 . Offerings in the next few years are expected to include current research on (1) financial crises in emerging markets, (2) the role of trade, open capital markets, and financial development on growth in developing countries, (3) the determinants and consequences of foreign direct investment, (4) the impact of the multilateral trade agreements on world trade, and (5) issues related to globalization. Will require writing a major paper. Not open to students who have received credit for ECON 049.