ECON 204 Introduction to International Economics

Introduces principles of international development, trade, and finance. Topics include: history of international development, comparative advantage, free trade, international trade agreements, international economic institutions, exchange rates. Labor and capital migration are covered, time permitting.

Credits

4

General Education Requirements

Social Science

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Articulate why countries engage in trade
2. Discuss benefits and challenges of international trade and economic integration
3. Identify and evaluate trade policies and tools
4. Describe the fundamentals of a country's balance of payments
5. Explain the role of institutions, such as the World Trade Organization, in establishing the rules of international trade