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ES22026: International economics

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Economics
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWES 50%, EXCB 50%
Assessment Detail:
  • Unseen exam (EXCB 50%)
  • Case study analysis (CWES 50%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take ES12001 AND take ES12002 AND ( take ES12005 OR take ES12010 )
Learning Outcomes: In each area of international economics, summarize and critically discuss relevant theories, including their assumptions and explanatory power. Apply theories to explain real-world phenomena and evaluate the scope and limits of such applications. In each area of international economics, summarize and critically discuss relevant empirical research, including its methodology. In each area of international economics, derive and critically evaluate policy implications of both theories and empirical findings - particularly, relating to contemporary issues and debates.


Synopsis: "Develop your knowledge of the major areas of international economics. You will explore theory, empirical research and policy issues surrounding: - international trade - migration - exchange rates - balance of payment - output determination in an open economy - monetary union - international capital flows "

Content: International trade; migration; exchange rates; balance of payment; output determination in an open economy; monetary union; international capital flows. In each of these areas: discussion of relevant theories, discussion of empirical research testing these theories and discussion of important policy issues.

Course availability:

ES22026 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Economics
  • UHES-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics (Year 2)
  • UHES-AFB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with professional placement (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with study abroad (Year 2)

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