EC335 Half Unit
Economic Policy in the Global Economy
This information is for the 2024/25 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Thomas Sampson (SAL.2.34)
Availability
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.
Pre-requisites
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.
Course content
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.
Teaching
This course is delivered through a combination of classes and lectures, totalling a minimum of 25 hours.
15 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the Autumn Term.
Formative coursework
Students will submit and receive feedback on two problem sets during the term.
Indicative reading
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.
Assessment
Exam (90%, duration: 2 hours, reading time: 15 minutes) in the spring exam period.
Class participation (10%) in the AT.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2023/24: 27
Average class size 2023/24: 7
Capped 2023/24: No
Value: Half Unit
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of numeracy skills