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Class Detail:
FA 2012 Economics ECON 340 - International Economics Section 001
Credits:	3
Requirements & Distribution:	SS
Waitlist Capacity:	unlimited
Enforced Prerequisites:	ECON 101 with a C or better.
Advisory Prerequisites:	ECON 102 (unless ECON 101 completed with B or higher).
Repeatability:	May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:	Deardorff,Alan V
	(real time availability for all sections)

The course provides a general overview of international economics. Topics covered include: the reasons for and the effects of international trade; trade policies such as tariffs, quotas, and voluntary export restraints; trade arrangements and institutions such as the NAFTA and WTO; determination of exchange rates; the role of the international economy in influencing national income, unemployment, and inflation; and international constraints on macroeconomic policy. Emphasis is on concepts, ideas and institutions, rather than on rigorous analysis. Course grade is based on two midterm exams and a final exam only. Students also are expected to stay abreast of international economic news by reading the Wall Street Journal or other news source, and the course includes weekly class discussions of the current international economic news. Please check Wolverine Access for textbook information.

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Textbooks/Other Materials (data maintained by department in Wolverine Access)
Coursepack Location:	Grade A Notes, Michigan Union Bookstore


ISBN: 9780135100158	International economics, Author: James Gerber., Publisher: Addison-Wesley 5th ed.
Required	Other Textbook Editions OK.