TRADE POLICY ANALYSIS
OVERVIEW

CD5 Outline                                                                             Course Structure Index

Goals

 This introductory module serves several purposes. First, it ensures that all students have a common understanding of the magnitude of trade flows, the major patterns of trade, the postwar expansion and liberalization of international trade, and current and emerging issues in trade. Second, it will be taught by all permanent faculty involved in the program, giving students and faculty an early opportunity to become acquainted. Finally, it will enable students to begin to identify career opportunities and possible areas of concentration.

Topics Covered

 To bring students into the world of international trade, the module will cover four important areas. It will start with a review of the post WWII international trade and economic development. This will be followed by an examination of the international trading system including GAIT, WTO, and bilateral trade relations. Next, the module will examine the institutional and political aspects of commercial policy and liberalization in both industrial countries and developing countries. Finally, the module will also discuss the major problems hindering world trade development and new challenges from the economic globalization.

Key Books and Articles

 There will be no textbook for this module. Readings from journal articles will be assigned during the module.

 Criteria for Evaluating Teaching and Student Performance

 There will be one final exam for this module.