ECON 340 - International Economics

Credit(s): 3

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Component: Lecture
Provides a foundational understanding of international trade and finance concepts, theories, and policies. It covers trade theories like comparative advantage and the Heckscher-Ohlin model, examines trade policies and their impacts, and explores international capital flows and the role of multinational corporations. Additionally, it addresses key topics in international finance, including the balance of payments and exchange rate determination. Current events analysis is integrated to apply economic concepts to real-world situations.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

PREREQ: ECON 101 and ECON 103. RESTRICTIONS: Students who received credit in ECON 441 are not eligible to take this course without permission.

College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically