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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Kalim Siddiqui

Version Number

2022.02

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Seminar

Requirements

Recommended Prior Study

Synopsis

The purpose of this module will be to familiarise you with different perspectives on international trade and international finance. We will cover both “old” and “new” trade theories as well as selected trade policy issues.  Our goal is to enable you to analyse those economic issues that result from a … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Lectures will provide students with principles, analytical tools and practical information. Students will be expected to pursue recommended reading and utilise detailed handouts when these are provided. Seminars will necessitate preparation of questions which will test students’ understanding of both economic analysis and the relevance of that analysis to decision-making. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

International trade theoriesResources and tradeInternational factors movementsInternational trade policiesExchange rates and balance of paymentsOpen-economy macroeconomics

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate the knowledge of the meaning and importance of international trade.
2.
Be aware of critical theories in trade and the limitation of each approach.
3.
Appreciate some effects and causes of trade policies and the income distribution effects of trade and market approach to exchange rate determination.
4.
Assess the advantages and disadvantages of open-economy macroeconomics.
5.
Compare and contrast different explanations of the patterns of international trade as presented by theories and trade statistics.
6.
Apply trade theories to understand problems and relationship to economic growth and welfare.
7.
Demonstrate their understanding of the theories and policies of open-economy and exchange rate determination.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Exam

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework’s and examinations.

My Reading

Reading List