ECONOMICS 355
| International Economics, Spring 2011 |
http://www2.econ.iastate.edu/classes/econ355/choi/ |
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Lecturer: Professor E. Kwan Choi
Hours: 1:10 - 2:00 pm, MWF, (Curtiss 124)
Office: 280C Heady Hall
Office Hrs: 9 - 10 am, MWF, and other hours by appointment
E-mail: kchoi@iastate.edu
TA: Hailong Jin, hjin@iastate.edu
Office: 71 Heady
Office Hours: 3:30 - 5 pm, MW (Questions
on homework, exam, etc.).
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Mark Heng's sketch of Paul Krugman |
Textbook: Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld and Marc Melitz,
International Economics: Theory and Policy, 9th edition (2011) |
| Components of grade |
First Examination: 40%
Homework: 6%
Attendance* 14%
Final Exam. 40%
*attendance rate of 7/14 is necessary for A, B, C or D
** The final exam is also necessary for above grades. |
| Grading |
88% and above: A
85% and above: A-
75% and above: B+
65% and above: B
55% and above: C,
provided that attendance score exceeds 7/14. |
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LECTURE SCHEDULE (Tentative)
| Week of |
Krugman and Obstfeld |
Topic |
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January 9 |
Chapters 1 |
Introduction |
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16 |
Chapter 2 |
Labor Productivity |
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23 |
Chapter 3 |
The Ricardian Trade Model |
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30 |
Chapter |
Specific Factors
Increasing Cost |
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February 6 |
Chapter 4 |
The Heckscher-Ohlin Model |
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13 |
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Empirical Tests |
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20 |
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First Exam |
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27 |
Chapter 8 |
Protectionism |
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March 6 |
Chapter 9 |
Tariffs and Welfare
GATT/
World Trade Organization
Factor Movements
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12 |
Chapter 7 |
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19 |
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Multinational Corporations |
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26 |
Chapter 13 |
Economic Integration |
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April 2 |
Chapters 10 & 12 |
Foreign Exchange Market |
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9 |
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Developing Nations
Balance of Payments |
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16 |
Chapter 18 |
Bretton Woods System
Current International Monetary System |
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23 |
Chapters 14-16 |
Macroeconomic Policy in an Open Economy |
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April 30 |
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Final Examination
(April 30, Mon) |
Academic Dishonesty
The class will follow Iowa State University’s policy on academic dishonesty.
Anyone suspected of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students
Office.
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