Business Management

The (advanced) course of International Economics is basically divided into two parts. The first part analyses the international trade theories, based on the concepts of comparative advantage and economies of scale, in order to understand the causes and effects of international trade and the functioning of an economy open to international trade. The second part examines the international trade policies adopted by governments, through the analysis of the different instruments (duties, quotas, subsidies, etc.), the arguments for and against free trade and protectionism, and the role of international trade agreements at both multilateral and preferential levels.

Microeconomics.

Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., Melitz, M. J. (2019), Economia internazionale 1 – Teoria e politica del commercio internazionale, Undicesima Edizione. Baldwin, R., Wyplozs, C. (2005), L’Economia dell’Unione Europea, Hoepli Editore. Or its updated version in English: Baldwin, R., Wyplozs, C. (2019), The Economics of European Integration, McGraw-Hill, 6th Edition.

The course will mainly take place with lectures.

Attendance is not required.

The assessment consists of a written exam and a potential oral exam. The written exam includes multiple-choice questions and/or open-ended questions.

Other teaching material will be provided during the lecturers.

The course will mainly take place through lectures.