Policy in a Global Economy 1: International Trade and Trade Policy
Units: 6
This course will focus on the economics of international trade; immigration; trade and immigration policy; the politics of trade and immigration; the backlash against globalization; trade and development; trade, sanctions, and national security; and strategies for mitigating the costs and more equally distributing the benefits of international trade. We will also consider the implications of climate change for international trade and trade policy. Student grades will be based on class participation, homework assignments, a midterm, and a final exam.