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2023/2024  BA-BHAAV6047U  International trade and investment and global challenges

English Title
International trade and investment and global challenges

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Elective
Level Bachelor
Duration One Quarter
Start time of the course Third Quarter
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Max. participants 50
Study board
Study Board for BSc in Economics and Business Administration
Course coordinator
  • Peter Gammeltoft - Department of International Economics, Goverment and Business (EGB)
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalisation and international business
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 08-02-2023

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Learning objectives
  • Explain concepts, theories and methods that are central to international trade and investment in emerging and advanced economies
  • 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
  • Operationalise concepts pertaining to international trade and investment for emerging and advanced economies, using relevant data sources and indicators
  • Independently analyse issues pertaining to international trade and investment deriving from the theories, concepts as well as empirical evidence (data and cases).
Examination
International Trade and Investment and Global Challenges:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 10 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Release of assignment The Assignment is released in Digital Exam (DE) at exam start
Duration 72 hours to prepare
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Spring
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

This course consists of a comprehensive discussion of international trade and investment in emerging and advanced economies. It also analyses how key factors related to trade and investment change over time in central regional blocs,

such as the European Union, ASEAN and MERCOSUR. The course focuses in-depth on trade and foreign direct investment. It also examines innovation and international financial regimes. It presents and analyses relevant theories,

concepts, data and indicators pertaining to international trade and investment. During the course, we draw on cases and data to illustrate challenges, strategies and dilemmas from the perspective of firms and of governments, in the

broader international political environment. The course considers crises and developments that affect international trade and investment and global challenges, such as the financial crisis of 2008, the rise of populism, the US-China trade and

technology war and the COVID-19 crisis. It also addresses current issues on the international agenda, such as global environmental challenges and ethical issues in investment and trade.
Description of the teaching methods
This course employs a mix of lectures and exercises. Lectures will cover core concepts and theories in international trade and investment and students participate in an interactive discussions. Integrative cases, data and reports will be
discussed during the lectures to illustrate the applicability of the concepts and theories introduced in lectures. As part of the lectures, students will also work in smaller groups to focus on the applicability of the theories and concepts based
on data as well as cases.
Feedback during the teaching period
Students will receive feedback continuously during the lectures based on their questions. Furthermore, the exercises 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 38 hours
Preparation time (readings, group work etc.) 157 hours
Exam (incl. preparation for the exam and actual exam period) 70 hours
Last updated on 08-02-2023