ECON 2300

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ECON 2300

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

One-semester introduction to international economic principles and issues. Begins by surveying key topics such as the elements of comparative advantage, tariff and nontariff barriers, and multilateral institutions. The second part of the course treats selected topics in international finance, including exchange rates, balance of payments, and capital markets. Discusses current issues such as the effects of trade liberalization, trade and economic growth, and instability in international capital markets. Designed as a less technical introduction to concepts developed at a more advanced level in  and -.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ECON 1110. Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 1120.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS, SSC-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-ITL, EC-LASP)

Comments Cannot be applied to the Economics major.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 2300

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5335 ECON 2300   LEC 001

    • MW Warren Hall B25
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Basu, A

  • Prerequisite: ECON 1110 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: ECON 1120 or equivalent.