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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.