Dr Thomas Sampson SAL.2.34 and Prof Daniel Sturm SAL.2.35

Dr Catherine Thomas MAR 6.29

This course is available on the MRes/PhD in Economics and MRes/PhD in Economics and Management. This course is not available as an outside option.

This course is concerned with the latest developments in international economics. The course builds on techniques introduced in MSc International Economics (EC421) to take students to the research frontier.  The course covers international trade, as well as economic geography and urban economics.

The course is based around research papers. Topics covered vary from year to year as the research frontier expands. A list of representative topics in international trade includes: micro-econometric studies of international trade (in developed and developing countries alike), quantitative trade models, firm heterogeneity and trade, and foreign direct investment. In addition, the course will also cover topics in economic geography and urban economics. 

Additional topics are explored in International Economics for Research Students II in the Winter Term. The two half unit courses are designed to complement each other.

30 hours of lectures in the AT. 

This course is delivered through lectures totalling a minimum of 30 hours across Autumn Term. Attendance is compulsory.

Readings will be from journal articles; a list will be supplied at the start of term.

Coursework (100%) in the AT.

Two take-home assignments.  Each assignment will carry equal weight.  Take-home assignments may require students to analyse data, empirically solve a computational exercise, solve theoretical models, assess recent research, or prepare a research proposal.