FEDECOL10301 International economics

Code FEDECOL10301
Title International economics
Module FEDECOL103 - International economics
Department ECO - Economics
Duration 21 h
ECTS credits 2 / 2 (erasmus)
Language
  • English
Description The international economy is the study of interdependencies between national economies. These interdependencies notably take the form of international flows of goods and services, exchanges of financial assets, migration or even direct investments abroad. The aim of the course is to present the main tools that economists have developed to understand them, and to guide economic policies in this area (European Union construction and crisis, trade agreements, how to understand migration, etc.).
Objectives
Prerequisites Introduction to the economy, microeconomics
Sustainable development In order to implement the objectives of France's "Green Plan of Higher Education Institutions", each class considers the issues and stakes of Sustainable Development related to the subject matter being taught
Course sequencing
Method The fundamental concepts of the course are introduced through lectures, class discussions and readings. In addition, the analysis of a news article and team research work will allow students to deepen their knowledge from different regions of the world.
Assessment Written exam outside of class time (70 %) - Durée. 2h
Continuous assessment (30 %)
Bibliography
  • Economie internationale, PEARSON, 2022, Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, Marc Melitz, Gunther Capelle-Blancard, Matthieu Crozet
  • La grande désillusion,, Fayard, 2002, Stiglitz, Joseph E.,
Advised bibliography Vous êtes fortement encouragés à suivre l'actualité de l'environnement international dans des journaux, magazines et revues spécialisés, tels Le Courrier international, The Economist, International Herald Tribune, Financial Times, New York Times, Far Eastern Economic Review, Business Week, Problèmes économiques, Le Monde, Le Monde diplomatique et Foreign Affairs. Ces lectures vous permettront d'identifier un article pour votre premier travail (individuel) que vous devez analyser dans la perspective de la théorie économique des institutions.

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You are strongly encouraged to follow the news of the international environment in newspapers, magazines and specialized journals, such as Le Courrier International, The Economist, International Herald Tribune, Financial Times, New York Times, Far Eastern Economic Review, Business Week, Economic problems, the world, the diplomatic world and Foreign Affairs. These readings will allow you to identify an article for your first (individual) work that you must analyze in the perspective of the economic theory of institutions.

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