Dr Thomas Sampson (SAL.2.34)

This course is available on the BSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, BSc in Economics, BSc in Economics and Economic History, BSc in Economics with Economic History, BSc in International Social and Public Policy and Economics, BSc in Philosophy and Economics, BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and BSc in Politics and Economics. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit. This course is available with permission to General Course students.

Students should have completed Microeconomics II (EC2A1 or EC2A3) or Microeconomic Principles I (EC201) or Microeconomic Principles II (EC202), or equivalent.

Students should also have completed Econometrics II (EC2C1) or Econometrics I (EC2C3) in combination with Econometrics II (EC2C4) or Introduction to Econometrics (EC220) or Principles of Econometrics (EC221), or equivalent.

The course explores economic policy in the global economy. We study the causes and consequences of international economic integration, focusing on how globalisation affects the trade-offs that shape policy. Both theoretical and empirical analyses will be considered. Key topics include international trade, capital flows, migration, technology diffusion, taxation in the global economy, and the relationship between globalisation and national sovereignty.

This course is delivered through a combination of classes and lectures totalling a minimum of 25 hours.

15 hours of lectures and 9 hours of classes in the Winter Term. 1 hour of classes in the Spring Term. There will be a reading week in Week 6 of Winter Term (no lectures or classes that week).

Students will submit and receive feedback on two problem sets during the term.

The course is mainly based on lecture notes and journal articles. As an example of the level and content of the reading in economics articles, students may wish to look at the following: 

• Rodrik, D. 2011. The Globalization Paradox. Oxford University Press.
• Harrison, A. and Scorse, J. 2010. “Multinationals and Anti-Sweatshop Activism” American Economic Review 100(1): 247-273.

Exam (90%, duration: 2 hours, reading time: 15 minutes) in the spring exam period.
Class participation (10%) in the WT.