《國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)》課程教學(xué)大綱英文版

1、Syllabus of International EconomicsCourse Name：International Economics Course Code： Credits：2 Total Credit Hours： 32 Lecture Hours： 32 Experiment Hours： 0 Programming Hours： 0 Practice Hours：0Total Number of Experimental (Programming) Projects 0 , Where, Compulsory ( 0 ), Optional ( 0 ).School：08 Sc

2、hool of Business Target Major：International Economics and Trade、Course Nature & AimsInternational economics is the core and basic course of economics major in Colleges and universities. Through the study of this course, students are required to master the basic theories, policies and methods of anal

3、yzing international economic problems systematically. Students can have a general understanding of some major phenomena, historical evolution and development trends in the international economy. The basic theories that need to be mastered mainly include the classical international trade theory, the

4、new classical trade theory, the modern international trade theory, the theory of international flow of production factors, the theory of exchange rate determination, and the theory of balance of payments adjustment. The purpose of setting up this course is to master the theory of the most effective

5、distribution of scarce economic resources in the global scope, as well as the policies that countries should adopt in the resulting economic relations, and master the methods and basic ideas of analyzing the international economic reality through the study of international economic theories and poli

6、cies.、Course Objectives 1. Moral Education and Character Cultivation.Through studying the relevant theories of international economics, students are required to be able to apply the basic theories and policies of international economics to analyze some international economic phenomena, combine theor

7、y with practice, improve the theoretical basis and application ability of students, and cultivate the ability of comprehensive analysis and problem-solving of students. Through the explanation of the development history of international economics and relevant theories, we can understand how China th

8、inks in the process of integrating into the development of international trade market, how to overcome the obstacles encountered, and help students establish scientific thinking methods and the spirit of bravely facing challenges in their work. From the perspective of the role of international econo

9、mics discipline in Chinas innovation driven development, with the research work of outstanding contributors as the carrier, we should integrate the education of socialist core values into the teaching content and all links of the whole teaching process, and highlight value guidance, knowledge teachi

10、ng and ability training, To help students to correctly understand the laws of history, accurately grasp the basic national conditions, grasp scientific world outlook and methodology, and promote the establishment of correct world outlook and values.2.Course ObjectivesThrough the study of this course

11、, students qualities, skills, knowledge and abilities obtained are as follows：Objective 1. Understand the development characteristics and trends of International Economics. （Corresponding to Chapter 1-4, supporting for graduation requirements index 2-1）Objective 2. Familiar with the theory and devel

12、opment of international trade policy. （Corresponding to Chapter 5-7, supporting for graduation requirements index 4-3）Objective 3. Grasp the concept and mathematical analysis of economic integration. （Corresponding to Chapter 8-10, supporting for graduation requirements index 8-2）Objective 4. Unders

13、tanding foreign exchange market and exchange rate theory. （Corresponding to Chapter 11-13, supporting for graduation requirements index 10-1）3. Supporting for Graduation RequirementsThe graduation requirements supported by course objectives are mainly reflected in the graduation requirements indices

14、 2-2、4-3、8-2、10-1 , as follows:Supporting for Graduation RequirementsCourse ObjectivesGraduation RequirementsIndices and Contents Supporting for Graduation RequirementsTeaching TopicsLevel of Support IndicesContentsObjective 12. Comprehensive knowledge and abilityIndex 2-1:Master the basic knowledge

15、 of mathematics and natural science, management science and economics, and be able to apply them to the analysis of international economic and trade issues.Chapter 1-4HObjective 2Practical application abilityIndex 4-3:Be able to use professional knowledge and modern economic research methods to anal

16、yze and solve practical problems, and have certain scientific research and application ability.Chapter 5-7HObjective 38.Innovation and EntrepreneurshipIndex 8-2:Have professional sensitivity, be able to grasp the trend of international political and economic development, apply what you have learned,

17、 and creatively solve practical economic problems.Chapter 8-10HObjective 410.Professional abilityIndex 10-1:Be able to deeply understand and integrate the knowledge of economics.Chapter 11-13H、Basic Course ContentThis course has a strong theoretical nature, so the teaching method should adopt the co

18、mbination of classroom narration, self-study and discussion. In the classroom, the teacher will give a necessary introduction to the basic theories, including the classical international trade theory, the new classical trade theory, the modern international trade theory, the theory of international

19、flow of production factors, the theory of exchange rate determination, and the development characteristics and trends of the theory of balance of payments adjustment, and will give a detailed introduction to the key and difficult contents of each chapter. In the introduction, the theory should be co

20、mbined with the practice, and be connected with each other Through necessary cases to inspire students thinking, deepen students understanding of relevant concepts, theories and other contents; understand the development characteristics and trends of international economics, and lay a theoretical fo

21、undation for the study and research of international trade related majors after graduation. Students are required to be able to apply the basic theories and policies of international economics to analyze some international economic phenomena, combine theory with practice, improve their theoretical b

22、asis and application ability, and cultivate their ability to analyze and solve problems comprehensively.Chapter 1 Introduction (supporting course objectives 1)1.1 Globalization of the world economy1.2 International trade and a countrys living standard1.3 International flows of goods, services, labor

23、 and capital1.4 Current international economic problems and challengesTeaching Requirements: The purpose of this chapter is to tell the students the basic knowledge and general principles of international economics systematically, so that the students can master the relevant theoretical knowledge co

24、mpletely, and improve the ability of comprehensive analysis and problem-solving. In particular, through case telling and concept analysis, students will be able to understand the research object, characteristics and the relationship between general economics, the basic content and theoretical framew

25、ork of international economics, as well as the development process of international economics theory, and the basic analysis methods and tools of international economics.Key Points：The concept of globalization, the main topics of international economics, current international economic problems and c

26、hallengesDifficult Points：The connection and difference between international economics and general economics, research methods and analytical tools of International EconomicsChapter 2 Principle of comparative advantage (supporting course objectives 1)2.1 Mercantilism2.2 Absolute advantage theory2.3

27、 Comparative advantage theory2.4 Comparative advantage and opportunity costTeaching Requirements: After learning this chapter, students are required to understand the development process of the principle of comparative advantage, master the basic ideas of mercantilism, the theory of absolute advanta

28、ge, the theory of comparative advantage, the theory of opportunity cost and its evaluation, and in particular, deeply understand the trade basis and trade interests under the condition of constant opportunity cost illustrated by graphics. Understand the relationship between opportunity cost and rela

29、tive commodity price. Explain the basis of trade and reveal the trade income under the condition of constant cost.Key Points：Mercantilism, absolute advantage theory, comparative advantage theoryDifficult Points：Absolute advantage and comparative advantage; Diagram of Ricardos theory of comparative a

30、dvantageChapter 3 Standard theory of international trade (supporting course objectives 1)3.1 Production possibility curve under the condition of increasing cost3.2 Social indifference curve3.3 Isolated equilibrium3.4 Trade basis and trade income under the condition of increasing cost3.5 Trade based

31、on different preferencesTeaching Requirements: Through the study of this chapter, students can understand and master the comparative advantage, trade equilibrium relative price and trade theory based on different preferences under the condition of increasing opportunity cost, and understand how the

32、relative commodity price and comparative advantage between countries are determined under the condition of increasing opportunity cost. We should focus on the trade basis and trade income under the condition of increasing opportunity cost, and pay special attention to the analysis method of the mode

33、l. Understand the relationship between international trade and deindustrialization.Key Points： Production possibility curve, Social indifference curveDifficult Points： Isolated equilibrium; Trade based on different preferencesChapter 4 Factor endowment and H-O Theory (supporting course objectives 1)

34、4.1 Hypothesis of H-O theory4.2 Shape of factor density, factor abundance and production possibility curve4.3 Factor endowment and H-O theory4.4 Factor price equalization and income distribution4.5 Empirical test of H-O ModelTeaching Requirements: Through the teaching of this chapter, students are r

35、equired to understand the research angle of factor endowment theory, the basic concepts of factor richness and factor density, as well as the basic contents of H-O theorem, Stoker Samuelson theorem and robertzinski theorem. On the basis of understanding the basic points of factor endowment theory, s

36、tudents are required to master the logic reasoning process of relevant theories and clarify the preconditions and application scope of main models. Among them, we should focus on understanding the relationship between factor endowment, factor density, comparative advantage and trade form, and unders

37、tand the process of the impact of the change of relative price of goods on the real income of factors in international trade. Students are required to be able to use relevant theories and analysis methods to explain some more complex theoretical and practical problems.Key Points：Factor endowment, fa

38、ctor abundance, production possibility curveDifficult Points：H-O theorem, Stoker Samuelsons theorem, Robertzinskis theoremChapter 5 Scale economy, incomplete competition and international trade (supporting course objectives 2)5.1 H-O Model and new trade theory5.2 Scale economy and international trad

39、e5.3 Imperfect competition and international trade5.4 Trade based on dynamic technological differences5.5 Transportation cost, environmental standard and international tradeTeaching Requirements: Through the teaching of this chapter, students are required to understand the research perspective and t

40、heoretical basis of the new trade theory, the meaning of scale economy and the importance of scale economy in international trade. The key contents include the decisive role of external scale economy in international trade, the form of intra industry trade under internal scale economy and incomplete

41、 competition market structure, and the performance of trade interests under scale economy. On the basis of mastering the basic theory, students are required to have a clear understanding of the difference between the new trade theory and the comparative advantage theory. In the aspect of knowledge a

42、pplication, students are required to analyze and strengthen some new phenomena in international trade according to the characteristics of market structure.Key Points：new trade theory, scale economy and international trade, incomplete competition and international tradeDifficult Points：Teaching diffi

43、culties: new trade theory, trade based on dynamic technological differencesChapter 6 trade Barriers: tariffs (supporting course objectives 2)6.1 Partial equilibrium analysis of tariff6.2 Tariff structure theory6.3 General equilibrium analysis of small country tariff6.4 General equilibrium analysis o

44、f big countries6.5 Optimal tariffTeaching Requirements: Through the teaching of this chapter, the purpose is to systematically tell the students the basic knowledge and general principles of tariff barriers, so that students can grasp the relevant theoretical knowledge more completely. Students are

45、required to master the relevant concepts of tariff, the economic effect and welfare effect of tariff, the effective protection rate and tariff structure theory, especially the partial equilibrium and general equilibrium analysis method of tariff effect.Key Points：related concepts of tariff, economic

46、 effect and welfare effect of tariff, optimal tariff, retaliatory tariffDifficult Points：partial equilibrium and general equilibrium analysis of tariff effectChapter 7 Non-trade barriers (supporting course objectives 2)7.1 Import quota7.2 Other non-tariff trade barriers and new protectionism7.3 Poli

47、tical economy of protectionism7.4 Strategic trade and industrial policy7.5 History of business policy in the United StatesTeaching Requirements: Through the teaching of this chapter, the purpose is to systematically tell students the basic knowledge and general principles of NTBs, so that students c

48、an grasp the relevant theoretical knowledge more completely. It is required to master all kinds of non-tariff barrier measures, firmly grasp the impact of import quotas, export subsidies and dumping on the economic interests of relevant countries, master the basic ideas of major protectionist trade

49、theories, and understand the general impact of other relevant policies and measures.Key Points： the concept of quota, the meaning and influence of non-tariff barriersDifficult Points：the influence of dumping and export subsidies, trade protectionismChapter 8 Economic integration (supporting course o

50、bjectives 3)8.1 Trade creates customs union8.2 Trade transfer customs union8.3 Suboptimal theory8.4 Dynamic benefits of Customs Union8.5 Trial history of tariff integrationTeaching Requirements: Through the teaching of this chapter, the purpose is to systematically tell the students the basic knowle

51、dge and general principles of economic integration, so that the students can grasp the relevant theoretical knowledge more completely. Through the explanation of the content of this chapter, students are required to understand the meaning of various forms of international economic integration organi

52、zations and their mutual relations, firmly grasp the large static and dynamic effects of international economic integration organizations, and understand various economic integration models in the world.Key Points：Customs Union, customs integrationDifficult Points：trade transfer, trade creation and

53、suboptimal theoryChapter 9 International Trade and economic development (supporting course objectives 3)9.1 Importance of trade for development9.2 Terms of trade and economic development9.3 Export fluctuation and economic development9.4 Export substitution and export orientationTeaching Requirements

54、: The teaching purpose of this chapter is to systematically tell the students the basic knowledge and general principles of the relationship between international trade and economic development, so as to lay a theoretical foundation for the students to engage in the study and research of internation

55、al trade-related majors after graduation. Students are required to understand the relationship between international trade and economic development; understand the relationship between terms of trade and export fluctuations and economic development; compare import substitution and export-oriented de

56、velopment strategies; describe the current trade problems faced by developing countries.Key Points： import substitution and export orientationDifficult Points： export fluctuation, export pessimism, surplus exportChapter 10 International resource flows and transnational corporations (supporting cours

57、e objectives 3)10.1 Motivation of international capital flow10.2 Welfare impact of international capital flows10.3 Transnational corporations10.4 Reasons and welfare effects of international labor migrationTeaching Requirements: Through the study of the relevant contents of this chapter, the purpose

58、 is to systematically tell the students the basic knowledge and general principles of transnational corporations, and ask the students to understand the three modes of international production and the conditions for enterprises to choose various modes; understand the meaning of ownership advantage,

59、internalization advantage and location advantage, and the characteristics of Dunnings compromise theory. Students are required to be able to fully describe the source of ownership advantage and internalization advantage of MNCs from the perspective of exclusive assets and incomplete competition, dis

60、tinguish various factors that determine the location advantage of host countries, and correctly understand the conditions that determine the international mode of production. Students are required to be able to use the theory of direct investment to explain the motivation of different types of TNCs