ECON 253 : INTERNATIONAL TRADE (I)
This course examines the importance of, the size of, and the directions in foreign trade within the world economy. Gains from trade, trade theory and policy, and barriers to trade will be studied. Class discussions focus on current issues in world trade. Students complete a series of research papers on the international exchange of one particular commodity. Writing emphasis.
Prerequisites
ECON 101 and ECON 102. ECON 102 may be taken concurrently.