INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
 
Lectured in 3de jaar Bestuurskunde
3de jaar Bestuurskunde
4de jaar Bestuurskunde
4de jaar Bestuurskunde
Theory [A] 26.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 90
Studypoints [E] 3
Lecturer Frank NAERT
Co-lecturers  
Reference HLBEST03K02365
 
Key words
international economics

Objectives
To sketch the international framework in which business is operating nowadays.

Prerequisites
Courses on economics, macro-economics and micro-economics

Topics
Theories of international trade. Free trade versus protectionism. Topics in international trade. The Asian financial crisis. Weaknesses of pegged currency systems. International capital flows to emerging markets.

Teaching Methods
Course materials are distributed and the structures of the course is explained in a introductory session. Reading assignments need to be done for each class meeting.

Materials used
Syllabus

Study guidance


Assessment
The student's grade will be based on a written exam.

Study costs
5 €

Lecturer(s)
Frank NAERT

Language
english