Description
ECO 301 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICSThis course examines the world economy, including thetheoretical foundations for trade, exchange rates, and balance of payments. Close consideration will be givento trends in the composition and patterns of international trade, and to understanding obstacles and barriers to trade. Economic sources and the interpretation of international economic data will be studied for their value in understanding economic conditions and their use in management decision-making in an increasingly global economy.Topics will include: (1) Balance of Payments; (2) Exchange Rates; (3) Patterns of Trade;(4) Currency Markets—forward contracts, futures,options, and hedging; (5) Transnational Corporationsand Their Structure; and (6) Development Prospects of Less Developed Countries.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 "C-" or better, ECO 200