| Type of Knowledge |
Specific Learning Objectives for Unit 1 |
| Content |
After studying this unit you should be able to explain why countries
trade, by using supply and demand curves. You should also be able to explain and to
measure the welfare effects of trade on different countries, by using consumer and
producer surpluses. |
| Research Skills |
Exposure to a Research Design. Asking a researchable question in
international economics. |
| Oral Communication |
na |
| Written Communication |
na |
| Social Awareness |
Integrating values with analysis: normative economics and positive
economics. An application to the globalization debate. |
| Computational Skills |
Using the Web |
