Economics (ECON) - International Economics

ECON 3226  International Economics

Prerequisites:

ECON 1006 and ECON 1007

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

The course integrates economic theory and empirical evidence to analyse the operation of the international economy and the economic inter-dependence among nations. Topics include theories of international trade, exchange rate, balance of payments, the international financial markets, the international monetary system, international financial institutions and open economy macroeconomic policies. Canadian international economic policies and their impacts are discussed.