Focuses on alternative approaches to understanding the international economic system. Topics covered include supply and demand theory, tariffs, customs unions, institutions, and economic development. Students employ appropriate analytical approaches, including graphical analyses, and communicate the results concisely. The emphasis is on relating theory to practical applications. 601 Research and Analysis Methods for International Commerce Provides the skills necessary to conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis of international trade and transactions.
Students obtain practical information on sources of data, their origins, strengths, and weaknesses.
The course helps students develop tools for statistical analysis of data, and includes use of computers for analyzing and displaying information. It covers major data sources as well as literature and indexes related to international commerce. A final oral and written presentation that demonstrates skill in communicating complex data concisely is required. ITRN 603 International Trade Relations Examines the role of the United States in the world economy and the evolving global trading system. The course analyzes the regulatory framework for trade, and the political dynamics of international trade relations.