Singapore University of Social Sciences

ECO203 International Economics introduces the theory and principles of international economics, providing the analytical tools and frameworks for to examine the key events that shape the international economic environment. Through this course, students will learn the factors that influence trade patterns - its implication on firms and the welfare of nations, the impacts of protectionism including tariffs and nontariff barriers, the balance of payments, the determination of exchange rates, the effects of macroeconomic policies such as a managed float exchange rate policy, and why crises occur and how can we explain them. At the end of this course, students will be able to make informed business and investment decisions related to international trade and finance, and better understand related current events.