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ECO305

Preview: ECO305 : International Economics

Course Guide

Prerequisites

Course Description

Instructional Materials

ECO100

Provides a comprehensive account of the theory and practice of international trade and

international monetary relations. Emphasizes modern trade theory and applications, trade policies

and arrangements, and international factor movements. Covers topics in international financial

relations, including the balance of payments, exchange rate determination and regimes,

international economic policy, and international banking.

Required Resources

Robert Carbaugh. 2019. International Economics. Cengage Learning 17th edition textbook

available at https://www.strayerbookstore.com

Khan Academy. No date. Comparative Advantage, Specialization, and Gains From Trade.

https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/ap-macroeconomics/basic-economics-

concepts-macro/scarcity-and-growth/v/comparative-advantage-specialization-and-gains-from-

trade

World Trade Organization. No date. Anti-Dumping, Subsidies, Safeguards: Contingencies, Etc.

https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/tif_e/agrm8_e.htm&

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World Trade Organization. No date. World Trade Organization. https://www.wto.org/
CBC News. Oct 1, 2018.  Did Canada Give Up Too Much on USMCA? | Power & Politics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFR35oll_4I
CNBC. October 1, 2018. Key Differences Between the New USMCA Trade Deal and NAFTA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayHROS6VOrc
CBC News.  Oct 1, 2018. USMCA: What’s in the New NAFTA | Q&A.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDzPA4Y4zpc
 NBC. October 7, 2018. How Trade Could Be Impacted By USMCA If It Replaces NAFTA | NBC
Nightly News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FM4bxy2eAw 
EPinUK. January 21, 2014. A Brief History of the European Union.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgnXwrsMBUs
IntroBooks Education. December 29, 2017. History of the European Union Documentary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B3m6i9BoIo
CGP Grey. July 2, 2013. The European Union Explained*. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=O37yJBFRrfg
TRT World. November 1, 2018. Rethinking the European Union. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=7yrYZv8H3K8
Channel 4 News. September 15, 2018. Brexit Explained: What Happens When the UK Leaves the
EU? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eoDwvl0QGk
The Daily Conversation. July 25, 2017. Brexit Explained. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=NgVhRVrANhA
Michael Mussa. 1984. The Theory of Exchange Rate Determination.
https://www.nber.org/chapters/c6829.pdf
Jacob Clifford. May 7,  2014. Foreign Exchange Practice- Macro Topic 6.4 and 6.5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DVYVfI81R8
Jacob Clifford. November 10, 2014. Floating and Fixed Exchange Rates- Macroeconomics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pL_5trI6YY
Federal Reserve Bank of New York. 2011. Currency Devaluation and Revaluation.
https://www.newyorkfed.org/aboutthefed/fedpoint/fed38.html
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Course Learning Outcomes

Weekly Course Schedule

Week 1 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapters 1 and 2 from International

Economics.

Learn: Watch the video, Comparative Advantage, Specialization, and Gains From Trade.

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Introduce yourself and complete the discussion, Introduction and Comparative

Advantage.

Week 2 - To Do List

William Watts. 2018. These 7 Countries Are Most at Risk of a Currency Crisis: Nomura.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-7-countries-are-most-at-risk-of-a-currency-crisis-

nomura-2018-09-10

CNBC. 2018. There's a Global Currency Crisis Unfolding That's Sure to Catch Up to the US.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/20/dick-bove-theres-a-global-currency-crisis.html

Examine tariff and nontariff barriers, national trade policies, and threats and

remedies related to trade.

Examine regional and international trade arrangements, exchange rate

mechanisms, common currencies, and a recent currency crisis.

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Week 2 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapters 3 and 4 from International

Economics.

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Complete the discussion, Tariffs.

Quiz: Complete this week's quiz.

Week 3 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapters 5 and 6 from International

Economics.

Learn: Read Anti-Dumping, Subsidies, Safeguards: Contingencies, Etc.

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Complete the discussion, Nontariff Trade Barriers.

Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 4.

Quiz: Complete this week's quiz.

Week 4 - To Do List

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Week 4 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapter 7 from International

Economics.

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Complete the discussion, Trade Challenges in Developing Nations.

Assignment: Complete the assignment, Protectionism Versus Free Trade.

Week 5 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapter 8 from International

Economics.

Learn: Watch the videos on NAFTA versus USMCA, the European Union, and Brexit.

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Complete the discussion, USMCA.

Quiz: Complete this week's quiz.

Week 6 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapter 9 from International

Economics.

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Week 6 - To Do List

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Complete the discussion, Open Markets.

Quiz: Complete this week's quiz.

Week 7 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapters 10 and 11 from International

Economics.

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Complete the discussion, U.S. Indebtedness.

Prepare: Read the instructions for the assignment due in Week 8.

Quiz: Complete this week's quiz.

Week 8 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapters 12 and 13 from International

Economics.

Learn: Read Exchange Rate Theory and Practice.

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Week 8 - To Do List

Learn: Watch this week's videos.

Assignment: Complete the assignment, Regional Trade Arrangements and Exchange-Rate

Mechanisms.

Week 9 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapter 14 from International

Economics.

Learn: Read Currency

Devaluation

and

Revaluation.

Learn: Read These

Countries

Are

Most

Risk

Currency

Crisis:

Nomura.

Learn: Read There's

Global

Currency

Crisis

Unfolding

That's

Sure

Catch

the

US.

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Complete the discussion, Currency Devaluation and Exchange Rate Systems.

Quiz: Complete this week's quiz.

Week 10 - To Do List

Learn: Read Chapter 15 from International

Economics.

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Week 10 - To Do List

Prepare: Use the Strayer Library to prepare for the discussion.

Discuss: Complete the discussion, International Economic Policy Coordination.

Quiz: Complete this week's quiz.

Week 11 - To Do List

Discuss: Complete the discussion, Moving Forward.

Grading Scale

Participation Total

Points

% of

Grade

Discussion Participation 200 20%

Assignment Total

Points

% of

Grade

Week 2 Quiz - Quiz Chapters 1 & 2 50 5%

Week 3 Quiz - Quiz Chapters 3 & 4 50 5%

Week 4 Assignment - Protectionism Versus Free Trade 225 22.5%

Week 5 Quiz - Quiz Chapter 7 50 5%

Week 6 Quiz - Quiz Chapter 8 50 5%

Week 7 Quiz - Quiz Chapter 9 50 5%

Week 8 Assignment - Regional Trade Arrangements and Exchange-

Rate Mechanisms

225 22.5%

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Participation Total

Points

% of

Grade

Week 9 Quiz - Quiz Chapters 10–12 50 5%

Week 10 Quiz - Quiz Chapters 13–15 50 5%

Totals 1000 100%

Final Course Grade

Points Percentage Grade

900 - 1000 90% - 100% A

800 - 899 80% - 89% B

700 - 799 70% - 79% C

600 - 699 60% - 69% D

0 - 599 59% and below F

Unique Course Features

Grading Scale Notation

Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade

needed in this class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.

Assignments

Week 4 Assignment - Protectionism Versus Free Trade

Summary

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Text

Go to the World Trade Organization website and research information on tariff and nontariff

barriers, trade regulations, and industrial policies.

Write a 5–6 page paper in which you:

1. Examine the different types of tariff and nontariff trade barriers.

2. Identify the most relevant arguments for tariff and nontariff protection in today’s world.

3. Explain the set of rules for the commercial conduct of trading nations established by GATT and

its successor, the World Trade Organization.

4. Research recent examples of U.S. trade protectionist measures and examine their benefits and

costs.

5. Identify and analyze threats posed by developing countries to the developed nations and

recommend remedies and tariff-rate quotas.

6. Use at least three quality academic resources published within the last year in this assignment.

Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please

refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your

professor for any additional instructions

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Examine tariff and nontariff barriers, national trade policies, and threats and remedies

related to trade.

Scoring Guide

Examine the different types of tariff and

nontariff trade barriers. 20 %

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Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

examined the

different types of

tariff and

nontariff trade

barriers.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

examined the

different types of

tariff and

nontariff trade

barriers.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

examined the

different types of

tariff and

nontariff trade

barriers.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

examined the

different types of

tariff and

nontariff trade

barriers.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

examined the

different types of

tariff and

nontariff trade

barriers.

Identify the most relevant arguments for tariff

and nontariff protection in today’s world. 20 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

identified the

most relevant

arguments for

tariff and non-

tariff protection

in today’s world.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

identified the

most relevant

arguments for

tariff and non-

tariff protection

in today’s world.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

identified the

most relevant

arguments for

tariff and non-

tariff protection

in today’s world.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

identified the

most relevant

arguments for

tariff and non-

tariff protection

in today’s world.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

identified the

most relevant

arguments for

tariff and non-

tariff protection

in today’s world.

Explain the set of rules for the commercial

conduct of trading nations established by GATT

and its successor, the World Trade

Organization. 15 %

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Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

explained the

set of rules for

the commercial

conduct of

trading nations

established by

GATT and its

successor, the

World Trade

Organization.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

explained the

set of rules for

the commercial

conduct of

trading nations

established by

GATT and its

successor, the

World Trade

Organization.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

explained the

set of rules for

the commercial

conduct of

trading nations

established by

GATT and its

successor, the

World Trade

Organization.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

explained the

set of rules for

the commercial

conduct of

trading nations

established by

GATT and its

successor, the

World Trade

Organization.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

explained the

set of rules for

the commercial

conduct of

trading nations

established by

GATT and its

successor, the

World Trade

Organization.

Research recent examples of U.S. trade

protectionist measures and examine their

benefits and costs. 20 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

researched

recent examples

of U.S. trade

protectionist

measures and

examined their

benefits and

costs.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

researched

recent examples

of U.S. trade

protectionist

measures and

examined their

benefits and

costs.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

researched

recent examples

of U.S. trade

protectionist

measures and

examined their

benefits and

costs.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

researched

recent examples

of U.S. trade

protectionist

measures and

examined their

benefits and

costs.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

researched

recent examples

of U.S. trade

protectionist

measures and

examined their

benefits and

costs.

Identify and analyze threats posed by

developing countries to the developed nations

and recommend remedies and tariff-rate quotas.

15 %

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13/19

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

identified and

analyzed threats

posed by

developing

countries to the

developed

nations. Did not

submit or

incompletely

recommended

remedies and

tariff-rate

quotas.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

identified and

analyzed threats

posed by

developing

countries to the

developed

nations.

Insufficiently

recommended

remedies and

tariff-rate

quotas.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

identified and

analyzed threats

posed by

developing

countries to the

developed

nations. Partially

recommended

remedies and

tariff-rate

quotas.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

identified and

analyzed threats

posed by

developing

countries to the

developed

nations.

Satisfactorily

recommended

remedies and

tariff-rate

quotas.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

identified and

analyzed threats

posed by

developing

countries to the

developed

nations.

Thoroughly

recommended

remedies and

tariff-rate

quotas.

Use at least three quality academic resources

published within the last year. 5 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

No references

provided.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Does not meet

the required

number of

references

and/or

references are

of poor quality or

outdated.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Meets the

required number

of references;

some or all

references are

of poor quality or

outdated.

Competent (80-

89%)

Meets the

required number

of references; all

references are

of high quality

and were

published within

the last year.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Exceeds the

required number

of references; all

references are

of high quality

and were

published within

the last year.

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Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Serious and

persistent errors

in grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Numerous errors

in grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially free of

errors in

grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Competent (80-

89%)

Mostly free of

errors in

grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Error-free or

almost error-free

grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Week 8 Assignment - Regional Trade Arrangements and Exchange-Rate Mechanisms

Summary

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Text

Use Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to locate and review academic journal articles

and use them to address the items below (cite accordingly).

Write a 5–6 page paper in which you:

1. Examine the trade creation and trade diversion effects of regional trade arrangements.

2. Compare and contrast the type of arrangements in European Union and USMCA (former

NAFTA).

3. Examine the history of USMCA/NAFTA and identify recent changes in the agreement. Explain

the rationale for the changes.

4. Analyze the different exchange rate mechanisms and the factors underlying a nation’s choice of

a floating versus fixed exchange rate mechanism.

5. Identify a recent currency crisis and explore the factors leading to the crisis.

6. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of creating a common currency, such as the Euro.

7. Use at least three quality academic resources, at least one of which was published in the last

year. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please

refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your

professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

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Examine regional and international trade arrangements, exchange rate mechanisms,

common currencies, and a recent currency crisis.

Scoring Guide

Examine the trade creation and trade diversion

effects of regional trade arrangements. 15 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

examined the

trade creation

and trade

diversion effects

of regional trade

arrangements.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

examined the

trade creation

and trade

diversion effects

of regional trade

arrangements.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

examined the

trade creation

and trade

diversion effects

of regional trade

arrangements.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

examined the

trade creation

and trade

diversion effects

of regional trade

arrangements.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

examined the

trade creation

and trade

diversion effects

of regional trade

arrangements.

Compare and contrast the type of arrangements

in European Union and USMCA (former NAFTA).

15 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

compared and

contrasted the

type of

arrangements in

European Union

and USMCA

(former NAFTA).

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

compared and

contrasted the

type of

arrangements in

European Union

and USMCA

(former NAFTA).

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

compared and

contrasted the

type of

arrangements in

European Union

and USMCA

(former NAFTA).

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

compared and

contrasted the

type of

arrangements in

European Union

and USMCA

(former NAFTA).

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

compared and

contrasted the

type of

arrangements in

European Union

and USMCA

(former NAFTA).

Examine the history of USMCA/NAFTA and

identify recent changes in the agreement.

Explain the rationale for the changes to these

trends. 15 %

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Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

examined the

history of

USMCA/NAFTA

and did not

submit or

incompletely

identified recent

changes in the

agreement. Did

not submit or

incompletely

explained the

rationale for the

changes to

these trends.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

examined the

history of

USMCA/NAFTA

and insufficiently

identified recent

changes in the

agreement.

Insufficiently

explained the

rationale for the

changes to

these trends.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

examined the

history of

USMCA/NAFTA

and partially

identified recent

changes in the

agreement.

Partially

explained the

rationale for the

changes to

these trends.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

examined the

history of

USMCA/NAFTA

and satisfactorily

identified recent

changes in the

agreement.

Satisfactorily

explained the

rationale for the

changes to

these trends.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

examined the

history of

USMCA/NAFTA

and thoroughly

identified recent

changes in the

agreement.

Thoroughly

explained the

rationale for the

changes to

these trends.

Analyze the different exchange rate

mechanisms and the factors underlying a

nation’s choice of a floating versus fixed

exchange rate mechanism. 15 %

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17/19

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

analyzed the

different

exchange rate

mechanisms

and the factors

underlying a

nation’s choice

of a floating

versus fixed

exchange rate

mechanism.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

analyzed the

different

exchange rate

mechanisms

and the factors

underlying a

nation’s choice

of a floating

versus fixed

exchange rate

mechanism.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

analyzed the

different

exchange rate

mechanisms

and the factors

underlying a

nation’s choice

of a floating

versus fixed

exchange rate

mechanism.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

analyzed the

different

exchange rate

mechanisms

and the factors

underlying a

nation’s choice

of a floating

versus fixed

exchange rate

mechanism.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

analyzed the

different

exchange rate

mechanisms

and the factors

underlying a

nation’s choice

of a floating

versus fixed

exchange rate

mechanism.

Identify a recent currency crisis and explore the

factors leading to the crisis. 15 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

identified a

recent currency

crisis and

explored the

factors leading

to the crisis.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

identified a

recent currency

crisis and

explored the

factors leading

to the crisis.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

identified a

recent currency

crisis and

explored the

factors leading

to the crisis.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

identified a

recent currency

crisis and

explored the

factors leading

to the crisis.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

identified a

recent currency

crisis and

explored the

factors leading

to the crisis.

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of

creating a common currency, such as the Euro.

15 %

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Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Did not submit or

incompletely

explored the

advantages and

disadvantages

of creating a

common

currency, such

as the Euro.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Insufficiently

explored the

advantages and

disadvantages

of creating a

common

currency, such

as the Euro.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially

explored the

advantages and

disadvantages

of creating a

common

currency, such

as the Euro.

Competent (80-

89%)

Satisfactorily

explored the

advantages and

disadvantages

of creating a

common

currency, such

as the Euro.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Thoroughly

explored the

advantages and

disadvantages

of creating a

common

currency, such

as the Euro.

Use at least three quality academic resources in

this assignment, at least one of which was

published in the last year. 5 %

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

No references

provided.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Does not meet

the required

number of

references

and/or

references are

of poor quality or

outdated.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Meets the

required number

of references;

some or all

references are

of poor quality or

outdated.

Competent (80-

89%)

Meets the

required number

of references; all

references are

of high quality

and were

published in the

last year.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Exceeds the

required number

of references; all

references are

of high quality

and were

published in the

last year.

Writing mechanics, grammar, and formatting. 5

Unacceptable

(Below 60%)

Serious and

persistent errors

in grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Needs

Improvement (60-

69%)

Numerous errors

in grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Satisfactory (70-

79%)

Partially free of

errors in

grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Competent (80-

89%)

Mostly free of

errors in

grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

Exemplary (90-

100%)

Error-free or

almost error-free

grammar,

spelling,

punctuation, and

formatting.

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