EC4410 International Trade

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

When confirmed, check online https://timetables.st-andrews.ac.uk/.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr E Thomaidou

Dr E Thomaidou
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Eirini Thomaidou

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module introduces basic facts and theoretical models regarding economic interconnections within an increasingly integrated world. Its aim is to provide students a global view and understanding of interdependence among all countries. Its content includes a current and an historical overview of trade and its impact on economic growth, the classic theory of free trade, recent developments in theoretical models and relevant empirical evidence and major policy issues arising in open economies that are becoming more relevant today. The module will cover traditional (neoclassical) economics and also discuss various challenges presented to such a framework, especially based on experience of developing countries.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

PERMISSION OF THE ECONOMICS HONOURS ADVISER

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment

2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

20 hours of lectures over 11 weeks, 1-hour tutorial (x 5 weeks).

Scheduled learning hours

25

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

175

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Comprehend the fundamental arguments for mutual benefits from trade
  • Know the main factors determining patterns and impacts of trade
  • Learn the effects of increasing returns to scale and imperfect competition on trade
  • Understand the rationale and impact of trade policy
  • Appreciate the importance of trade on economic development
  • Realize problems of globalization and challenges to trade theory