TRADE|ECONOMICS|OPEN ECONOMIES IN EASTERN EUROPE

 

The course will cover basic trade theories. It will introduce students to a basic analytical framework of international trade while providing examples...

 

The course will cover basic trade theories. It will introduce students to a basic analytical framework of international trade while providing examples of current events illuminating the theory. The course will cover the basic trade models and will also visit the forefront of theoretical and empirical research by explaining the gravity model, increasing returns, product differentiation, scale economies, and the role of firms in international trade. In addition, some aspects of trade policy will be discussed.

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 Affiliate students may take both SERS0016: Comprehension of Russian (Year 2A)...

For affiliate students only - see full version of module for description.

 Affiliate students may take both SERS0016: Comprehension of Russian (Year 2A) (Russian-English Translation, Aural Comprehension) and SERS0018: Use of Russian (Year 2A) (Grammar, Working with Texts, Writing Skills, Oral) or individual modules. The two core modules build on the thorough base in Russian achieved at your home univefsity through further study at intermediate level and leading towards an upper intermediate level of Russian. Aims: To develop students' command of Russian at an intermediate level and leading towards an upper intermediate level. To develop skills in reading, translating and listening To consolidate and further develop a knowledge of grammar and syntax, lexis, register and style, as well as language awareness and language learning skills To acquaint students with a wide range of authentic language materials, to develop skills of working with texts, and to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of Russian life and culture through the materials studied.

Applied Research|Comparative Politics|European Politics|International Relations and Politics|Politics|Research Writing