Recent courses taught:
Econ 6283: International Trade Theory and Policy (masters level) 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 the Elliott School 's MIEP and MAIA programs; Econ 6284 is the other half. Students are presumed to have good current knowledge of microeconomic theory, including some at the intermediate level. Click here for a sample syllabus.
Econ 2181: International Trade Theory and Policy (undergraduate level) 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 of that requirement is Econ 2182. Prerequisites are principles of micro and macro economics but the focus is on microeconomics tools. Click here for a sample syllabus.
Econ 2180: Survey of International Economics (undergraduate level) introduces 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 6293: Economics of U.S. Trade Policy (masters level) 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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