Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times. The former draws upon microeconomic theory while the latter uses macro models. We will examine a wide variety of topics. Once we understand why the costs and benefits of trade to an economy as a whole, we will look at the effects of trade policy on an economy. We will also spend some time examining the welfare effects of trade more closely.
Most models look at the impact of trade policies on the entire country.
We will examine whether trade seems to have any discriminatory effects. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to make sure you know what we covered that day. At the beginning of each class, I will pass out a sign-in sheet. Per university policy, you need to let me know at the beginning of the semester any dates you will miss as religious holidays. I need your participation and enthusiasm to make this class interesting and exciting.