ECON 301: Economics of Globalization

Number of Sections: 1 | Days and Times: Mondays & Fridays (11:40-13:20 ICT)

Course Description

This course will examine economic globalization—international trade, finance, and labor migration—from a variety of perspectives. We will highlight the evolution of globalization, with a focus on the roles played by technological change and government and multilateral policies. We will analyze who have been the winners and losers from globalization. Finally we will imagine how globalization is likely to evolve going forward, and what can be done to help ensure it is a force for global good.

Prerequisites: ECON 111: Introduction to Macroeconomics