ECON 403 - Selected Topics in Economics III

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Content varies from year to year. Topics announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: ECON 281. Additional prerequisites may be required; consult the department for further information.

ECON 421 - International Trade

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Nature and relevance of international trade; early trade doctrines; the theory of comparative advantage, classical and modern approaches and empirical evidence for them; new approaches to the pure theory of international trade; economic growth and international trade; market imperfections and trade; commercial policy; economic integration and the gains from trade. Prerequisites: ECON 281 and MATH 156 or equivalent.