Vorlesung Introduction to International Economics

This course employs basic micro- and macroeconomic theories to analyze the economic interdependence between nations, corporations and people. We will examine the international flows of goods and services, resources, assets, people and money between a nation and the rest of the world, the policies directed at regulating those flows, and the effects of such policies. Special attention will be given to the evaluation of government policies and current trends affecting the international economy. Empirical topics can focus on development, transnational corporations or global labour markets. After this course, you will be able to utilize basic models and concepts of international economics, to work with general economic literature and statistics and to assess economic arguments related to international economics. A good preparation for the course would be to: read one book from a globalization protagonist: World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization (2004): A fair globalization : creating opportunities for all, Geneva: ILO http://www.ilo.org/fairglobalization/report/full/lang--en/index.htm OR: Bhagwati, J. (2006): In Defense of Globalization; Pol U 1.1 BHA LITERATURE: Reader Entry Requirements: MUST!!! Understanding and knowledge about economics and the economy as teached in -Tutorial:Introduction to Economics- (Winter Term), Hahnel: ABC of political economy or Samuelson/Nordhaus: Economics. There is a review assignment, mailed by me and on ILIAS, which tests your knowledge from the economics tutorial (winter term). If you had problem with the assignment, you have to repete Hahnel: ABC of political economy or the reader of the tutorial, otherwise the course is too challenging. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Readings, one quick factual research, two homework assignments plus one multiple choice test, research paper (20 pages). Main course books: 1. Reader with main readings (mainly Reinert: Windows to the World Economy) 2. Additional: Pugel, T. (2007): International Economics à Semesterapparat; Or Feenstra/Taylor (2008): International Economics à online over library/International Trade à Semesterapparat COURSE HOMEPAGE: compare ILIAS COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Readings: The course is built around the readings. So please read carefully. For each session there are one or two texts. 2. One quick factual research: You will be asked to do a little research (statistics, definition). The tasks will be to compose a handout. (around 15 % of grade) 3. Two homework assignments: You will be asked to explain some concepts in your own works and to solve some models with graphs. (around 15 % of grade each). There will also be a multiple choice exam for checking the homework assignment grade. 4. Research paper (max. 20 pages) (around 55 % of grade) CLASS SCHEDULE (first edition - rough draft) (1) 13th April FB 05 Gesellschaftswissenschaften Uni Kassel SoSe 2011 Global Political Economy Dürmeier Thomas