Course syllabus

Overview

EKN115 International Economics (5 credits) introduces fundamental concepts in international economics, with a particular focus on international trade and exchange rates.

The first part addresses international trade and covers key theoretical models used to explain trade patterns, as well as the gains and losses that trade may entail for different groups within a country. To provide a theoretical foundation, the course also includes an introduction to general equilibrium theory. The European internal market is examined, with an emphasis on the free movement of goods.

The second part of the course focuses on exchange rates and their relationship to macroeconomic policy. It begins with an overview of foreign exchange markets, followed by a review of established models of exchange rate determination and national income accounting in an open economy. Empirical examples from Sweden and international contexts are presented and linked to the theoretical models.

Course Coordinator: Johan Stennek and Ming Zeng

Semester Representatives: to be decided

Course Administrators: Heléne Larsson, Catherine Granath and Lisa Sutton (ep@handels.gu.se)

Course Details

EKN115 International Economics (5 credits) is included in the third semester of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics. The course is also open to visiting exchange students.

Course dates: 26 October to 17 November (quarter 2+3). Course registration in Ladok opens on 19 October. 

Syllabus & reading list EKN115

Schedule EKN115  (preliminary until 14 days prior to course start)

Study guide EKN115 (available upon registration)

Assessment

Learning outcomes 1-3 are examined via a written examination completed individually.

Exam dates 

Please note: Exam registration (sign-up) in Ladok is required for all exams. The registration deadline is 10 days prior to each exam date. You can find information regarding start time and location of the exam under the tab Examinations (Examinationstillfällen) on Ladok.  

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