5610869: C21_International Economics (VT IME) - Seminar

Beschreibung

Discussion of articles on issues of international economics, i.e. issues of international trade, finance and policy interventions in markets

Lernergebnisse

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• identify a theoretical approach to tackle a defined problem, and justify individual choice of theory
• apply different theoretical models of international economics to explain real world phenomena
• critically evaluate the character and effect of different theoretical approaches on the formulation of economic actor's strategies and behaviour
• appraise theories of international trade in the light of current social and economic developments
• narrow down a real economic phenomenon to a delineated research subject
• outline and discuss comprehensive research designs for literature based analysis
• formulate critical questions probing theoretical approaches and intended meanings
• give constructive feedback
• select helpful standard illustrations for deepening the theoretical underpinning of real world phenomena
• initiate collaboration with colleagues for solving standard problems in relation to presentations
• reflect their own scientific skills regarding constructive feedback and proposals for review and improvement

Lehrmethoden

presentations, co-discussion , theoretical discourse, interactive routines, action learning routines

Literatur

• Obstfeld, M., Krugman, P. R., & Melitz, M. J. (2022) .International Economics: Theory and Policy, Global Edition, 12th Edition, Pearson.
• Selected journal articles