ECO 358 - International Trade and Finance (3)

Prerequisite: ECO 203  with a C- or higher, or permission.
An examination of current theories of international trade and finance. Emphasis is placed upon understanding financial decision-making in a global setting. Students successfully completing this course will be able to 1) demonstrate understanding and application of partial and general equilibrium models of international trade; 2) explain the concept of comparative advantage and its determinants; 3) evaluate the effects of international trade policies on economic welfare and relevant markets; 4) identify risks associated with doing business globally; 5) recommend financial tools that can be used to reduce risk; and 6) apply the theoretical material to critically evaluate real world issues in international trade and finance.



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