International Trade

Economics

An examination of international trade and how this impacts and influences domestic economies and business.

NZ$968

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University, Lincoln

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Apply international trade models

Apply trade models to explain the reasons for and against the gains from international trade.

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Interpret international trade data

Interpret data and explain patterns of international trade of goods and services between New Zealand and the rest of the world.

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Analyze welfare impacts of trade policy

Explain the welfare impacts of trade policies and trade agreements using graphs.

What You're Signing Up For

This course explores the dynamics of international trade, examining trade models, trade agreements, and policies and their effects on domestic economies and businesses. You will interpret trade data, analyze the welfare impacts of trade agreements, and assess the significance of global value chains in the world economy.

Course Content

  • International trade models
  • Analysis of gains from trade
  • Interpretation of international trade data
  • Trade patterns between New Zealand and other countries
  • Welfare impacts of trade policies and agreements
  • Use of graphs to explain trade effects
  • Global value chains and influencing factors

What you need to know first

A minimum of 60 credit points from specified courses

A minimum of 45 credit points from specified courses

Any level 100 course

Any level 200 course

Any level 300 course

A minimum of 15 credit points from specified courses

Economies and Markets (ECON-113)

Principles of Economics (ECON-101 or ECON-101R)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Economics

  • Trade and Commerce

  • Business Analysis

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Trade analyst

  • Economic policy advisor

  • Business consultant

  • International business roles