This unit develops the modern theory of international trade and commercial policy and examines some empirical applications. Topics covered include competitive trade theory; comparative advantage and theories of international trade patterns; the gains from trade; empirical evidence and methodology; imperfectly competitive trade theory and economies of scale, differentiated products, and technology; analysis of the effects of tariffs and trade quotas upon trade under competitive and imperfectly competitive market structures; the formation and design of regional trade agreements and the strategic behaviour of multinational enterprises.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | ECON4919 |
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Academic unit | Economics |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Vladimir Tyazhelnikov, vladimir.tyazhelnikov@sydney.edu.au |
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