Recent courses

Econ 180: 

Survey of International Economics (undergraduate level)

This course covers the basic analysis of international trade and finance.  This course fulfills the international economics requirement for Elliott School undergraduates.  Prerequisites are principles of micro and macro economics.  Click here for a sample syllabus.

Econ 181: 

International Trade Theory and Policy (undergraduate level)

This course covers the basic analysis of international trade theory and policy.  It fulfills one-half of the international economics requirement for Elliott School undergraduates;  the other half is Econ 182.  Prerequisites are principles of micro and macro economics but the focus is on microeconomics tools. Click here for a sample syllabus.

Econ 283:

International Trade Theory and Policy (masters level)

This course introduces masters students to the impact of international trade on economies.  It includes discussions about arguments for and against government intervention in international trade.   It fulfills one-half of the international economics requirement for Elliott School IA master’s candidates.   Students are presumed to have good current knowledge of microeconomic.  Click here for a sample syllabus.

Econ 295: 

Economics of U.S. Trade Policy (masters level)

This course applies economic theory to the study of U.S. trade policy decisions.  The focus includes historical and institutional background, economic models used in the analysis of U.S. trade policy, and evidence concerning the impact of trade on the U.S. economy.  The course also includes analyses of ongoing  bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations.  Click here for a sample syllabus.

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