INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Doctor of Philosophy in International Business

ECO 870

Breyer State University
Instructor: Oz Inanli, Ph.D., M.S., B.S.

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: The course is an introduction to the theories and policies that have become central to the study of international economics. The purpose of this course is to help you understand the basics of international trade and finance and the effects of various international economic policies on domestic and world welfare. The course will focus on the topics such as comparative advantage, gains and losses from trade, the impact of trade on economic growth, and effects of trade policy interventions such as tariffs, quotas, voluntary export restraints, and export subsidies. International agreements on regional trade liberalization (such as EU and NAFTA) and on multilateral trade liberalization will be also discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a solid understanding of many important concepts and theories
in international economics.


TIME FRAME: This six-semester hour course is allotted ten weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the ten-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbook has arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn six semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOK: You have one required textbook for this course:

Book 1: The World Economy: Trade and Finance. Yarbrough Beth V. and Yarbrough Robert M. 7th edition. 2006. South-Western College Pub. ISBN # 0-324-20397-7.

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GRADING SCALE: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

900-1000  = A
800-899    = B
700-799    = C
Below 700 = Fail

COMMUNICATION: I prefer communication through e-mail. However, I am also available for conversation by phone if you would like. I have two e-mail addresses you can use. Upon registration, you will receive both of my e-mail addresses. When e-mailing, always include your name and the course name in your e-mail message to me, as I may not recognize your e-mail name.

COURSE POLICIES:

Late Work: Late work is not acceptable. All assignments must be completed during the assigned times. If a conflict exists and there is an acceptable justification for it, you are responsible to contact me about making up the work. Late assignments/works automatically lose one (1) letter grade. Make-ups need to be completed within one week of the missed deadline.

Extra Credit: No extra credit is available.

Academic Honor/Integrity: You are expected to do your own work on all assignments. By being a student at Breyer State University, you pledge that you will neither knowingly give or receive any inappropriate assistance in academic work, thus affirming your personal commitment to honor and integrity.

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