ECON 106 Global Economics

This course introduces students to fundamental economic principles, with an emphasis on the world economy. Overview of the world economy; specialization and comparative advantage; influence of the foreign sector on domestic markets; influence of the foreign sector on saving, investment, government spending, taxation, and borrowing. Central bank independence versus regional monetary policy coordination; economic growth, technology, and factor mobility; the political economy, economic systems and economies in transition; international trade policy and regional economic integration; the World Trade Organization (WTO) and trends in international trade; current topics in international economics. Alternate Spring Semester.

Credits

3