SUMMER (B) 2009

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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS 

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EC 719

 

                                                                

                                                               Syllabus

 

  Basic Information

 

# Course:

EC 719 International Economics

                        TTh 6:05  - 9:25 PM

                        Room 058 Rike Hall

 

# Instructor:

Dr. Tran H. Dung

Office: 254H Rike Hall

Office Hours: Monday-Thursdays from 2:15 - 3:00 PM, or by appointment

Phone 775-2295 or 775-3070

FAX: (937) 775-2441

E-mail: tran.dung@wright.edu

The professor=s home page: http://www.wright.edu/~tdung

Course webpage: http://www.wright.edu/~tdung/719.htm

 

# Required Textbook:

Thomas Pugel, International Economics (14th edition), NY: Irwin-McGrawHill

Website: International Economics, 14/e

 

 

 

 

  Objectives of the Course

 

This course covers basic trade theories, commercial policy, and theories of international investment and migration, exchange rate determination and open macroeconomics.  Special attention is paid to international economic institutions and current financial crises

 

 

  Prerequisites

 

EC 715 and 717, or permission of instructor

 

  Mode of Instruction

 

Multimedia lectures, readings from the internet, electronic mail, and in-class discussion.

 

 

  Class Rules

 

Exams:

 

Three weekly exams:               each @ 20% of the course grade

Comprehensive final exam      40% of the course grade

 

Type of Exam:

 

Mixture of multiple choice and short questions

 

Quiz and Paper

 

No quizzes

No paper

                                               

Class Participation:

 

Students are expected to read the assigned chapters (and any extra readings) on time and come to class prepared to discuss the material.

 

Attendance Policy:

 

Regular class attendance is indispensable. A huge amount of interesting (and sometimes difficult) material will be covered in class. Missing class is missing a lot. Indeed, if you expect to be absent in more than one session, you might consider taking this course some other time. Remember: The class needs you as much as you need the class.

 

Retake Policy

 

No retake is allowed.

 

Makeup Policy

 

Request for a make-up MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE EXAM IS GIVEN IN CLASS.  Approval is at the instructor's discretion.

 

No make-up, once allowed and scheduled, may be re-scheduled.

 

 

  Grading Policy

 

Grades will be curved