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040215 KU International Trade (MA) (2025S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE
Tu 04.03. 11:30-13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock

Details

max. 200 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Tuesday 11.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 18.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 25.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 01.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 08.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 29.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 06.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 13.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 20.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 27.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 03.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 10.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 17.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
    • Tuesday 24.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    This course offers a rigorous introduction to international trade at the graduate level, emphasizing both theoretical models and empirical evidence. The first part of the course will be structured as a lecture. We will discuss the core models of modern international trade theory. We will first study neoclassical trade models, i.e., the Ricardian- (Eaton-Kortum) and Heckscher-Ohlin models, and then move to trade models with imperfect competition. Particular emphasis will be given to models with firm-level heterogeneity. Time permitting, we will also discuss theories of multinational firms, offshoring and global value chains, the labor market consequences of international trade and trade policy.

    The second part of the course will be organized as a seminar: students will present papers at the research frontier.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    The exam is closed book, no aids allowed. For the oral presentation, students should use slides (latex/Power Point...)

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Students need to obtain at least 50% of all possible points to pass this course. 50% - 64% implies a 4; 65% - 74% a 3; 75% - 84% a 2; 85% or above a 1.

    Examination topics

    For the exam, students should be familiar with the lecture notes. For the oral presentation, students must understand the academic article on which their presentation is based, including technical details and be able to explain it.

    Reading list

    No single textbook covers the course adequately. Some useful references for parts of the course are:

    Dixit, A.K. and V. Norman (1980): Theory of International Trade, Cambridge University Press. (DN)

    Feenstra, R.C. (2015): Advanced International Trade: Theory and Evidence, 2nd edition, Princeton University Press. (F)

    Helpman, E. and P.R. Krugman (1985): Market Structure and Foreign Trade, MIT Press. (HK)

    More detailed references for each topic will be provided in class.

    Association in the course directory

    Last modified: We 15.01.2025 08:45