International Economics
Econ 136 (Section 1) – Summer 2010
San Jose State University
CL 302 – MTWR 8:00 – 10:15
Professor: Dr. Colleen
Haight
Office: DMH 219
Phone: 408-924-5422 office;
650-580-1998 cell
E-mail: colleen.haight@sjsu.edu
(best way to reach me)
Office hours: MTW
10:30-11:30 Please make an appointment
Web site: www.chaight.com
Course Description and
Objectives:
In an
increasingly interdependent global economy, citizens can no longer afford to consider
local economic issues in isolation. The primary purpose of this course is to
acquaint you with the fundamentals of international economics. We will start by
considering international trade theory and policies, including a discussion of
trade barriers, arguments for and against protectionism, and international
trade agreements. Later in the course we will explore international finance,
including balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, international
financial markets and international monetary systems.
Textbooks:
Additional
reading material will either be distributed in class or made available for
download from my web site.
Requirements and
Grading Policy:
Students'
grades for the course will be determined by scores on two mid-term
examinations, a final examination, and a series of quizzes. Exams and quizzes
will cover both reading assignments and additional material covered in class.
Final grades will be determined as follows:
Average
Quiz Score: 15%
Mid-term
Exams: 25%
(each)
Final
Exam: 35%
Because
class participation helps enliven the course, it is greatly appreciated. Class
participation will be considered in the final grade in borderline situations.
Class attendance is not mandatory and will not directly affect a student's grade.
However, students will be held responsible for all information presented in
class, as well as the information in the readings, presentations and quizzes.
In many cases, the lectures will cover material different from the reading,
using the reading more as a point of reference from which to depart. Students
who miss lectures should bear this in mind.
NO
MAKE-UPS: Students often overcome
tremendous obstacles to complete the assignments listed above. They may, for example, hire an
expensive baby-sitter, antagonize their boss (or worse yet, their spouse), miss
out on a potentially great date, or hijack a car to get to an exam or turn in
their work. I am not in a position
to weigh one personÕs obstacles relative to others. Therefore, there are no make-up assignments, quizzes or
exams.
Academic Integrity:
Your own
commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at
San Josˇ
State University and the UniversityÕs Academic Integrity
Policy
requires you to be honest in all your academic course work.
Faculty
are required to report all infractions to the Office of Judicial Affairs.
The policy on academic integrity can be found at http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S04-12.pdf
SJSU Events and
Resources:
The Barstool Economists:
All econ
majors are automatically members of the Barstool Economists group they just
need to subscribe (it's free!).
The listserve provides announcements, reminders, updates, and economic
conversation. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebarstooleconomists/
Course Outline:
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Week |
Date |
Discussion Topic |
Corresponding Reading |
Notes |
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1 |
7-Jun |
Overview and Introduction
/ Trade |
SS1-2 |
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8-Jun |
Factor Endowments |
SS4 |
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9-Jun |
Intra-Industry Trade |
SS5 |
Last Day to Drop –
Jun 10 |
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2 |
14-Jun |
Int'l Factor Movements |
SS6 |
Last Day to Add –
Jun 15 |
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15-Jun |
Midterm Exam |
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16-Jun |
Tariffs |
SS7 |
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17-Jun |
Non-Tariff Barriers |
SS8 |
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3 |
21-Jun |
Nat'l Income Accounting |
SS12 |
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22-Jun |
Int'l Financial Markets |
SS13 |
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23-Jun |
Foreign Exchange Markets |
SS14 |
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24-Jun |
Money |
SS15 |
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4 |
28-Jun |
Midterm Exam |
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29-Jun |
Exchange Rates |
SS16 |
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30-Jun |
Int'l Trade Policy |
SS9 |
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1-Jul |
Trade Agreements |
SS10 |
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5 |
5-Jun |
No Class |
Independence Day Holiday |
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6-Jun |
Monetary Unions |
SS19 |
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7-Jun |
IntÕl Monetary Policy |
SS20 |
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8-Jun |
Final Exam |
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This schedule is merely a tentative plan and may
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