EC335 Half Unit
Economic Policy in the Global Economy
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Dr Thomas Sampson
Availability
This course is available on the BSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, BSc in Economics, BSc in Economics and Economic History, BSc in International Social and Public Policy with Economics, BSc in Mathematics and Economics, BSc in Philosophy and Economics, BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, BSc in Politics and Economics, Erasmus Reciprocal Programme of Study and Exchange Programme for Students from University of California, Berkeley. This course is freely available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit. It does not require permission. This course is available with permission to General Course students.
Requisites
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this course, students must have completed: (EC2C3 or EC2C1) and (EC2A3 or EC2A1) and EC2C4
Course content
The course explores economic policy in the global economy. We study the causes and consequences of international economic integration, focusing on how globalisation affects the trade-offs that shape policy. Both theoretical and empirical analyses will be considered. Key topics include international trade, capital flows, migration, technology diffusion, taxation in the global economy, and the relationship between globalisation and national sovereignty.
Teaching
15 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the Winter Term.
1 hours of classes in the Spring Term.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Winter Term.
Formative assessment
Students will submit and receive feedback on two problem sets during the term.
Indicative reading
The course is mainly based on lecture notes and journal articles. As an example of the level and content of the reading in economics articles, students may wish to look at the following:
- Rodrik, D. 2011. The Globalization Paradox. Oxford University Press.
- Harrison, A. and Scorse, J. 2010. “Multinationals and Anti-Sweatshop Activism” American Economic Review 100(1): 247-273.
Assessment
Exam (90%), duration: 120 Minutes, reading time: 15 minutes in the Spring exam period
Course participation (10%)
Key facts
Department: Economics
Course Study Period: Winter Term
Unit value: Half unit
FHEQ Level: Level 6
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 33
Average class size 2024/25: 17
Capped 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of numeracy skills