2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS2400 The International Economic Environment

10 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Mario Kafouros
Email: mk@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

Pre-requisite qualifications

EITHER LUBS1940 or LUBS1950

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module aims to analyse changes in the international economic environment as a result of the ongoing globalization of markets. It considers the economic implications of the increasing interdependence of countries, and examines both theoretical and practical aspects of international trade and foreign direct investment (FDI). Furthermore, the module places emphasis on the role of technological advances, policy making and regional economic integration in explaining differences in economic growth. The consequences of globalization for both developed and emerging economies are also considered.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the problems and issues raised by the international aspects of economic interdependence.

Syllabus

The growth of international economic interdependence; comparative data for selected economies; the principle of comparative advantage and the free trade versus protection debate; regional economic integration in Europe; trade, industrial and competition policies in the single market; the main kinds of exchange rate regime and the problem of what constitutes an optimum currency area.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Tutorial	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			84.00
Total Contact hours			16.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Achieved through (1) Seminars; (2) Presentations that the students have to make; and (3) Face to face meetings.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	3,000 words. NOTE: Resit by 2 hour written paper	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resit by 2 hour written paper

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 20/03/2009

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