EC246-6-AU-CO:
International Trade Institutions and Policy

The details
2024/25
Economics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 13 December 2024
15
24 April 2024

 

Requisites for this module
EC111 or EC100
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Key module for

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Module description

This module studies the world trading system and the most important international institutions involved in the control of international trade.


It considers their organisational structure, their powers and objectives and the impact of their activities on member countries - and others. It focuses on the period since the Second World War. The institutions considered are the GATT, the UNCTAD and, in much more detail, the WTO. The course will also discuss recent controversies over the activities of these organisations as well as aspects related to the applied analysis of trade data, international migration, policies and negotiations.

Module aims

The aims of this module are:



  • To provide an understanding of how the global trading system works and how political decisions regarding its functioning are made.

  • To develop students' analytical skills and their ability to find and synthesise information from a variety of print and online resources.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. Demonstrate comprehensive insights into some of the most important issues of international trade policy, and of the role of the main international agencies involved in their resolution.

  2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the world economy.


Transferable Skills


The module will encourage independent enquiry, communication skills and will contribute to professional working ability. It will thus develop students’ academic skills and enhance their employability.

Module information

Syllabus information



  • Free trade vs Protectionism

  • The GATT

  • Import substitution vs exports-led-growth

  • The WTO

  • Multilateral trade agreements

  • Preferential trade agreements

  • Applied analysis of trade

  • International migration

  • Brexit

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered via:

  • One 2-hour lecture per week, in one term.

Bibliography*

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Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Exam  Main exam: In-Person, Open Book, 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period) 
Exam  Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book, 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period) 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
50% 50%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
50% 50%
Module supervisor and teaching staff

 

Availability
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External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information
Economics

* Please note: due to differing publication schedules, items marked with an asterisk (*) base their information upon the previous academic year.

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