This course will acquaint the student with the quantitative techniques employed in international trade.  This course is divided into two main components: the first covers the theory of international trade, focussing on the Heckscher-Ohlin-Samuelson model; while the second covers a series of lectures that introduces the student to a range of quantitative tools employed in international economics. 

As part of the assessable work for this course, each student will be required to work on a research project employing the techniques covered in this course.  Students will be encouraged to research on the trade policy debates and problems facing their country of permanent residence.

The course will be delivered as a one two-hour lecture each week during the term.  Tutorials will be held over the first half of the semester to acquaint students with data and research methods for the project.  Given the significant independent research component, students are expected to spend at least an hour a week in the computer labs working on their projects. Students will have access to the course coordinator during contact hours to consult on their research projects.  Students, however, are strongly encouraged to talk to other economists working in their area of interest and to the research skills coordinator in preparing their write-ups. 

Mid Semester Exam 15%, Research Project 35%, Final Exam 50%.

A reading brick will be available for purchase

Krugman and Obstfeld 2005. International Economics: Theory and Policy, 7^th Edition, Addison Wesley.