| Learning objectives |
Upon completion of the course, students should be
able to explain and apply explain concepts, theories and methods
that are central to international trade and investment in emerging
and advanced economies.
- Explain concepts, theories and methods that are central to
international trade and investment in emerging and advanced
economies
- Operationalise concepts pertaining to international trade and
investment for emerging and advanced economies, using relevant data
sources and indicators
- Analyse the factors that affect international trade and
investment in emerging and advanced economies
- Examine the strengths and weaknesses of different economic
theories on the basis of cases as well as contemporary
developments
- Independently analyse issues pertaining to international trade
and investment deriving from the theories, concepts as well as
empirical evidence (data and cases).
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| Examination |
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International
Trade and Investment:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Written sit-in exam on CBS'
computers |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual exam |
| Assignment type |
Written assignment |
| Duration |
4 hours |
| Grading scale |
7-point grading scale |
| Examiner(s) |
One internal examiner |
| Exam period |
Winter |
| Aids |
Limited aids, see the list below:
The student is allowed to bring - Non-programmable, financial calculators: HP10bll+ or Texas BA
II Plus
- Books (including translation dictionaries), compendiums and
notes in paper format
The student will have access to - Access to Canvas
- Advanced IT application package
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| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
If the number of registered candidates for the make-up
examination/re-take examination warrants that it may most
appropriately be held as an oral examination, the programme office
will inform the students that the make-up examination/re-take
examination will be held as an oral examination
instead.
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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This course consists of an in-depth analysis of the determinants
and impact of international trade and investment in emerging and
advanced economies, and how these change over time in central
regional blocs, such as the European Union, ACFTA, NAFTA/USMCA
or Mercosur. It focuses, amongst others, on trade, foreign
direct investment, innovation, and international financial regimes.
International Trade and Investment presents and analyses relevant
concepts, theories, data and indicators pertaining to international
trade and investment. During the course, we draw on cases as well
as data, in order to illustrate how various factors play out from
the perspective of the firm. The course takes consideration of
crises and developments that affect international trade and
investment, such as the financial crisis of 2008, and the rise of
populism. The course also addresses current issues on international
agendas, such as global environmental challenges and
ethical issues in investment and trade.
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| Description of the teaching methods |
| This course employs a mix of lectures and
exercise session. Lectures will cover core concepts and theories in
international trade and investment and students are expected to
participate in an interactive discussion. Integrative cases will be
discussed during the lectures in order to illustrate the
applicability of the concepts and theories introduced in lectures.
During the exercise classes – in smaller groups - students will
focus on the applicability of the theories and concepts on the
basis of data as well as cases. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Students will receive feedback continuously
during the lectures on the basis of their questions. Furthermore,
the exercise classes allow for more in-depth feedback, since the
groups are smaller. The lecturers are available during office
hours, should the students want to discuss more specific issues
in-depth. |
| Student workload |
| Lectures / class exercises |
30 hours |
| Preparation time (readings, group work etc.) |
157 hours |
| Exam (incl. preparation for the exam and actual exam
period) |
70 hours |
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