Courses for Exchange Students (ECTS) spring 2018
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Economics, Globalisation, Second Level |
| Spring week 18 (2018) - 22 (2018) | Appl.code: 28123 |
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Full-time, daytime class |
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ECTS credits: 7.5 |
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Level of education: Second Cycle (master level) |
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Level: A1N |
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Prerequisites: Economics, Basic Course, 30 Credits; Economics, Intermediate Course, 30 Credits; and successful completion of at least 15 credits at the advanced (C) course level within economics. In addition, successful completion of the course "English B/English 6" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School or equivalent is required. |
| Content: The course deals with resource allocation in open economies. Some of the topics are: determinants of international trade and specialisation, effects of globalisation on prices, industrial structure and income distribution, and relationships between internationalisation and economic growth. Other issues are: impacts of trade policy and industrial policy in open economies and international factor movements in terms of foreign direct investments and migration. An important element in the course is to give the students opportunities to apply analytical methods on current issues related to the ongoing globalisation. |
| Teaching Methods: Teaching is in the form of lectures, exercises and seminars. |
| Assessment: Written examination, active participation in seminars and compulsory assignments. |
| Course Coordinator: Anders Edfeldt |
| Course Syllabus: Spring 2018 |
| School: Örebro University School of Business |