TRADE 7004 - Principles of International Trade and Development

This course is concerned with the relationship between trade and development, and more specifically with regard to trade policies. The course provides an overview of how trade can contribute to economic growth when framed by the appropriate domestic and international policies and measures. It analyses the trade and economic policies of in places including East Asia, ASEAN and other selected developing countries. Development related issues such as alignment of industrial and trade policies, behind border issues and trade and investment facilitation will be presented and discussed. The course is typically delivered through a blended learning approach with teaching materials and online activities provided through the MyUni course page. In this mode, students are expected to complete all online activities prior to the related face-to-face sessions.