International agrifood markets and policy
A.A. 2018/2019
Obiettivi formativi
"Compare and contrast different theoretical models of international trade and assess the suitability of these models in explaining observed international trade patterns and other related phenomena.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct diagrammatically simple partial and general equilibrium analyses of prevalent trade policy instruments.
Integrate the insights from theoretical trade models, trade policy analysis and political economy arguments of trade policy, for the purposes of explaining the landscape of protectionism across different countries and industries.
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Demonstrate the ability to conduct diagrammatically simple partial and general equilibrium analyses of prevalent trade policy instruments.
Integrate the insights from theoretical trade models, trade policy analysis and political economy arguments of trade policy, for the purposes of explaining the landscape of protectionism across different countries and industries.
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Risultati apprendimento attesi
"Develop coherent, structured and balanced opinions on ongoing debates in international trade, international cooperation, and globalization and be able to communicate these opinions both orally and in writing forms.
Apply the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills acquired from the course to analyze relevant policy issues in the areas of agriculture trade, the WTO trade negotiations, and issues concerning developing countries and economic development.
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Apply the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills acquired from the course to analyze relevant policy issues in the areas of agriculture trade, the WTO trade negotiations, and issues concerning developing countries and economic development.
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Periodo: Secondo semestre
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Periodo
Secondo semestre
Programma
Course Structure The structure of international trade (F-T ch. 2-7; K-O-M ch. 2-7)1. Technology and International trade: the Ricardian model 2. Gains and losses from international trade: the specific-factors model 3. Trade and resource endowment: the Heckscher-Ohlin model 4. Economies of scale and imperfect competition International trade policy (F-T ch. 8-11; K-O-M ch. 9-12) 5. Tariff and quota under perfect competition 6. Export and production subsidies 7. International agreements on trade Advanced topics (mainly through discussion of research papers) 8. The political economy of trade policy 9. Trade liberalization and productivity growth 10. Products quality and international trade Recommended readings (Bibliography) 1. Feenstra R. C. e Taylor A. M. (2009), International Trade, Worth Publishers, New York (F-T) 2. Krugman P., Obstfeld M. and Melitz M.J. (2012). International Economics. Theory and Policy, Pearson (K-O-M) 3. Readings list suggested by the teacher Assessment The exam consists of a written mid-term test plus a final oral examination. Students who do not achieve a minimum grade in the mid-term test, are required to bring the relative material to the final oral.
Informazioni sul programma
The exam consists of a written mid-term test plus a final oral examination. Students who do not achieve a minimum grade in the mid-term test, are required to bring the relative material to the final oral.
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Materiale di riferimento
1. Feenstra R. C. e Taylor A. M. (2009), International Trade, Worth Publishers, New York (F-T) 2. Krugman P., Obstfeld M. and Melitz M.J. (2012). International Economics. Theory and Policy, Pearson (K-O-M) 3. Readings list suggested by the teacher
AGR/01 - ECONOMIA ED ESTIMO RURALE - CFU: 6
Esercitazioni: 16 ore
Lezioni: 40 ore
Lezioni: 40 ore
Docente:
Olper Alessandro
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