INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

About this Course

  • 134 students enrolled
  • 7 instructors

Course Description

This MOOC examines and analyses the theories of international trade, the trade activities of a nation, monetary systems, economic integration, and policies. The area of study also includes discussion on current international economic issues and development.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Explain the historical theory of comparative advantage and the emergence of new trade theories

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Business & Management ( SP )

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 Syllabus

1.1 Globalization of the World Economy
1.2 Gravity model
1.3 International Economic Problems and Challenges
1.4 Benefits of Trade

2.1 Mercantilism
2.2 Adam Smith Theory of Absolute Advantage
2.3 David Ricardo Theory of Comparative Advantage

3.1 Production Frontiers - Increasing Costs
3.2 Indifference Curves
3.3 Equilibrium in Isolation- Gains from Trade

4.1 Factor intensity, factor abundance and shape of PPF
4.2 General equilibrium framework
4.3 Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem
4.4 Factor-Price Equalization Theorem

5.1 Economies of Scale
5.2 Product Differentiation and Intra-Industry Trade
5.3 Technological Gap and Product Cycle Models
5.4 Transportation Costs and Environmental Standards

Our Instructor

DR. CHONG SIEW HUAY

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam

DR. SALWATY BINTI JAMALUDIN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam

DR. NORASHIDA BINTI OTHMAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

TS. DR. SITI NORIDA BINTI WAHAB

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam

DR. HAFIZAH BINTI HAMMAD AHMAD KHAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Sungai Petani

DR. HAINNURAQMA BINTI RAHIM

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Alor Gajah

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