Master the economics of global trade, exchange rates, balance of payments, development, and globalization. 6 modules covering trade theory, policy, forex markets, sovereign debt, and the forces shaping the world economy.
Explore the fundamental theories explaining why nations trade — from classical comparative advantage to modern theories of economies of scale and network effects.
Examine the tools governments use to manage trade — tariffs, quotas, trade agreements, and the political economy of protectionism.
Understand the foreign exchange market, how exchange rates are determined, and the role of central banks in managing currencies.
Analyze the balance of payments accounts, understand twin deficits, and explore sovereign debt crises and the role of international institutions.
Examine how countries develop — from measuring development to growth theories, the foreign aid debate, microfinance, and the rise of emerging markets.
Trace the history and future of globalization — from global supply chains and offshoring to immigration economics and the forces driving deglobalization.