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SØK8625

International Economics

New from the academic year 2010/2011

Credits 10
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2010 / Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course offers advanced analyses of trade issues and covers some economic challenges for a small open economy. New topics within international trade as well as economic geography are central in the course.

Learning outcome

The students should know the main contributions within different fields of international economy. They should be able to understand likely implications for Norway of changes in the world economy. In addition, they should be able to analyse pros and cons of different trade policies.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures every week. One compulsory term paper. The course can be taught in English when there are English-speaking students who meet the recommended previous knowledge.
The course is an optional master's course, and it is not taught every semester. Check www.ntnu.no/econ/english/info

Compulsory assignments

  • One approved term paper.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SØK3525 10 sp
SØK8525 10 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Social Sciences
  • Economics

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Jørn Rattsø

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Economics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-16 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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