International Economics

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course introduces core frameworks used to analyze the global economy and international economic policies. We will study the impact of monetary policy and fiscal policy on exchange rates and output, the behavior of current account balances, and the mechanics of fixed exchange rate regimes. We will also explore the microeconomic determinants of international trade, the labor market impacts of globalization, and the goals and instruments of international trade policy. The goal of the course is to equip you with tools to understand the sources and consequences of trade and macroeconomic interdependence, analyze contemporary developments in the world economy, and critically evaluate international economic policies.