SYLLABUS FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Term: Summer, 2000 (993) (May 1 - August 5, 2000)

Course Time: Thursday, 7:00 - 10:00p.m.

The content of this course, an integrated treatment of theory, policy, and enterprise in international trade and investment, will provide the student with an understanding of the economic dynamics and policy issues of trade and investment flows among nations.

Prerequisites: ECO 210-211, MTH 160 (or equivalent), or consent of program director.

Textbooks: International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition, Seventh Edition. Ball and McCulloch. Irwin McGraw-Hill, 1999. Additional supplements will be included.

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After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance: Students are expected to attend classes. If possible, absences should be discussed in advance. If absences are not anticipated, students should contact the instructor as soon as possible for make up work.

Class Policy For Assignments: Students will be required to participate in class discussions.

Students in this course will:

• Be able to understand a range of international economic theories and concepts.
• Be able to understand the motivation for world trade.
• Be able to understand trade theories.
• Be able to understand tariffs, monetary mechanics, and other governmental interventions.
• Be able to illustrate the usefulness of economic analysis and the development of economic reasoning.

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 90% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 10% of grade

Students will be required to take six tests. Tests are weighted based on length. Grades will be curved individually and cumulatively based on the overall performance of the class. Extra credit exercises are available to all students and may be submitted at any time until the final examination.

In general, assignments will be short, answer essays.

In general, students are expected to be engaged in class discussions. The form of participation is open. For example, students may pose situations for discussion, offer opinions and suggestions, or help each other gain insight. In any case, students should be ready to respond to the questions, "What do you think?" and "Why?"

May 04 Review/discuss chapters 1-2. Assignment, read chapters 3-4 and a.

May 11 Review/discuss chapters 3,4, and a. Assignment, read chapters 5-6

May 18 NO CLASS. Do take home test (1-3 and a) and read b.

May 25 Review/discuss chapters 5-6. Assignment, read chapter 7 and c,d.

Supplemental readings:

A Excerpt from Tyranny of Status Quo

B The Basics of Foreign Trade and Exchange

C Strong Dollar Weak Dollar

D Exchanging the Flow

E NAFTA: a review of the issues

F Global Linkages to the Midwest Economy