Cases in an International Trade Course
This material was originally created for
Starting Point: Teaching Economics
and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Initial Publication Date: November 13, 2009
Summary
I begin the international trade course with the usual exploration of trade theory. The course concludes with a section using cases to explore the real world implications of international trade.
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1. Apply trade theory to real world situations.
2. Use oral skills to present arguments.
3. Listen to and interact with peers orally.
2. Use oral skills to present arguments.
3. Listen to and interact with peers orally.
Context for Use
These cases can be used in a typical international trade class. Our course assumes prerequisites of principles of micro and macro economics.
Description and Teaching Materials
Teaching Notes and Tips
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Assessment
After students are exposed to cases in class, they are asked to write a paper that analyzes a case.
References and Resources
Cases are available through a variety of public policy schools (i.e. the Kennedy School of Government) or business schools (i.e. the Harvard Business School).