Modulhandbuch (Module manual)

M.184.4420 International Economics
(International Economics)
Koordinator (coordinator): Daniel Baumgarten
Ansprechpartner (contact): Daniel Baumgarten ()
Credits: 5 ECTS
Workload: 150 Std (h)
Semesterturnus (semester cycle): SoSe
Studiensemester (study semester): 1-4
Dauer in Semestern (duration in semesters): 1
Lehrveranstaltungen (courses):
Nummer / Name
(number / title)		 Art
(type)		 Kontaktzeit
(contact time)		 Selbststudium
(self-study)		 Status (P/WP)
(status)		 Gruppengröße
(group size)
a) K.184.44202 / International Economics (exercises) Übung P
b) K.184.44201 / International Economics (lecture) Vorlesung P
Wahlmöglichkeiten innerhalb des Moduls (Options within the module):
Keine
Empfohlene Voraussetzungen (prerequisites):

​Students are expected to have a solid (undergraduate-level) knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Some basic knowledge of international trade is helpful, but no prerequisite.

Inhalte (short description):

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The course is concerned with the economic exchange between countries, with a particular focus on their trade patterns. Students are introduced to key theories and empirical approaches at an advanced level. We will also relate the topics covered in the course to recent events that have affected the world economy.
 
Course outline (tentative)
 
1. Introduction
2. The Ricardian model of trade
3. The gravity equation
4. Firm-level trade
5. Trade policy
6. Assorted topics (time permitting)
     a) Trade and growth
     b) Trade and the labour market
     c) Trade and conflict
Lernergebnisse (learning outcomes):
Fachkompetenz Wissen (professional expertise):
Studierende...

  • know basic facts about global trade patterns
  • ​have a good understanding the main theories and empirical approaches in the area of international trade 
    • Fachkompetenz Fertigkeit (practical professional and academic skills):
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  • can evaluate critical assumptions of theoretical models
  • learn to confront theoretical predictions with empirical evidence
  • are able to understand and critically evaluate original journal articles​​
    • Personale Kompetenz / Sozial (individual competences / social skills):
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  • actively participate in classroom discussions
  • learn to use scientific arguments to defend, critique, or refine their own points of view, in particular pertaining to the topic of globalization.​​
    • Personale Kompetenz / Selbstständigkeit (individual competences / ability to perform autonomously):
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  • use ex ante preparation and ex post processing of course material
  • become acquainted with reading original journal articles independently
  • can relate concepts covered in the course to real-world applications and current challenges in international economics​​
    • Prüfungsleistungen (examinations)
    Art der Modulprüfung (type of modul examination): Modulabschlussprüfung
    Art der Prüfung
    (type of examination)    		 Umfang
    (extent)    		 Gewichtung
    (weighting)
    a) Klausur 90 100.00 %
    Studienleistung / qualifizierte Teilnahme (module participation requirements)
    Nein
    Voraussetzungen für die Teilnahme an Prüfungen (formal requirements for participating in examinations)
    Keine
    Voraussetzungen für die Vergabe von Credits (formal requirements for granting credit points)
    Die Vergabe der Credits erfolgt, wenn die Modulnote mindestens „ausreichend“ ist
    Gewichtung für Gesamtnote (calculation of overall grade)
    Das Modul wird mit der Anzahl seiner Credits gewichtet (Faktor: 1)
    Verwendung des Moduls in den Studiengängen (The module can be selected in the following degree programmes)
    M.Sc. IBS, M.Sc. BWL, M.Sc. International Economics and Management, M.Sc. Management, M.Sc. Management Information Systems, M.Sc. Taxation, Accountingand Finance, M.Sc. Winfo, M.Sc. Wirtschaftspädagogik, M.Ed. Wirtschaftspädagogik
    Umfang QT (participation requirements):
    Lernmaterialien, Literaturangaben (learning material, literature):
    Teilnehmerbegrenzung (participant limit):
    Keine
    Sonstige Hinweise (additional information):
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