340 Econ International Economics Fall 2006 Syllabus
Section 0201, M/W 2:00-3:15 Room: TYD 2108 Instructor: Sebastian Miller E-mail: [e-mail] Course webpage: www.econ.umd.edu/~miller/econ340.htm Office: Morrill Hall Rm. 0101 Office Hours: Wednesdays 12:30-13:30, and by appointment.
Required Textbook: Robert J. Carbaugh, International Economics: 10th Edition, South-Western Thomson Learning. Recommended: Robert J. Carbaugh, International Economics: 10th Edition Study Guide, South-Western Thomson Learning. I expect students to follow current events in International Economics. I strongly suggest you read some online paper or newspaper (such as: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Washington Post or other). I will occasionally add short articles on current events to the course webpage. Course Announcements Announcements will be sent by e-mail and will be posted in the course webpage. Please visit the page regularly, www.econ.umd.edu/~miller/econ340.htm. Course Objectives: The Objectives of this course are: (i) To help students gain greater experience in understanding and applying economic concepts. (ii) To improve their analytical skills and ability to articulate ideas in writing. (iii) To gain an understanding of international trade and financial issues as well as the impact of globalization. Course Content: The course will examine the following subjects: (i) the causes for international trade in goods and services; (ii) the causes for international capital flows; (iii) barriers to
international trade; (iv) international trade organizations; (v) components of the balance of payments; (vi) the determination of exchange rates, and various exchange rate regimes. It will also examine some the of issues connected with the economic effects of globalization. Classes will be conducted primarily in a lecture format with substantial time for questions and discussion. *Important remarks Students may not receive academic credit for both ECON340 and ECON441. Any student with a learning disability who requires special exam procedures should get in touch with me as soon as possible. Grading Policy: Scores on two mid-term exams, one final exam and a term paper will determine students' grades for the course. Final grades will be determined as follows: Term Paper (due December 11 in class): Mid-term exams (October 4 and November 8): Final exam (December 18, 1.30p-3:30p): 10% 25% (each) 40%
Make-up exams are possible only under valid University excuses. Arrangements in written should be made prior to the exam. A guide for the term paper will be posted soon on the web page. Late papers will not be accepted. Honor Code: Students are expected to understand and to adhere to the honor code of The University of Maryland. Students are ...