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1 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ECON 560-001: ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS Fall 2010 T, TH 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM, GA 307 Instructor: Rita A. Balaban Phone: 919-843-8823 (W) Office: 200E Gardner Hall E-Mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesdays (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM), and Wednesdays (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM), and by appointment. Website: http://blackboard.unc.edu Prerequisite: ECON 460 Course Description: This course builds upon the knowledge of international economics you accumulated in previous semesters and applies it to a series of specific case studies and articles on international trade, international finance, and the government policies that influence them. In particular, the course will focus on the history of U.S. trade policy; international trade agreements and the environment; international trade agreements and intellectual property; and the impact of the current financial crisis on the world economy. The course organization is a non-standard one, and relies heavily upon student participation. Required Materials: There is not a required text for this course; however, each student is expected to have an international economics text for reference. There will be a relatively small fee (about $15) for the purchase of case studies. All other readings will be distributed in class, posted on Blackboard and/or put on reserve in the Undergraduate Library. It is important that you do the readings before they are presented. Course Requirements: Evaluation for this course will be based upon two exams (50%), a term paper (30%), and “other graded activities” (20%). • Your highest exam will carry a 30% weight. • The term paper will be due at 8am on the last day of class, December 7th. Although there is no length requirement, it is expected that the paper will be 15-20 pages in length. Late submissions will be penalized. Term paper details and expectations will be provided to you by mid-September. • “Other graded activities” include your participation in activities conducted during and outside of class time. These activities include discussion of assigned articles and cases, in-class problems, take-home assignments, and scheduled presentations. Note: the weight on the graded activities will vary and the evaluation mechanism will be explained when each assignment is distributed. Grading Scale (as a percentage of total points) A = 93-100 C = 73-76 A- = 90-92 C- = 70-72 B+ = 87-89 D+ = 67-69 B = 83-86 D = 60-66 B- = 80-82 F < 60 C+ = 77-792 I do not distribute any grades via email or over the telephone. If you are not in class when an assignment is returned, then you will have to stop by during office hours in order to get your grade. As a rule, I do not curve final grades. Exam Format: There will be one mid-term exam given during the semester (October 14th). A second exam will be held during our scheduled final exam slot (December 16th @ 8 AM). Each exam will cover material presented in class, as well as readings and assignments scheduled outside of class. The exam format will be provided in the class prior to a given exam. Missed Exams: There is no make-up midterm examination. You are forewarned well in advance to properly schedule your time and make proper arrangements for other potential conflicts. Regardless of the reason, if you miss the midterm exam, then you will take a cumulative final exam that will count toward 50% of your grade. If you should be unable to attend the final exam, then you will need to provide me with an “Exam Excuse” from the Dean’s Office. The make-up for the final exam will be held at my convenience. Note: a cumulative final exam will cover the content from the entire course. Academic Integrity: All students are expected to adhere to the Honor Code (http://instrument.unc.edu ). Any violation will result in an F for the course, and other sanctions may apply. Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is strongly recommended. You are responsible for any announcements that you may have missed if you choose not to attend class. You should get the missed notes/announcements from one of your peers. Note: you cannot make up an in-class graded activity. You are allowed three absences – no questions asked. You are, however, still accountable for any homework assigned during the missed class. Your final grade will be lowered by 2 percentage points for each absence over the allowable three. In the case of extreme illness or family emergency please notify me as soon as possible. It is expected that you will respect your peers and the instructor with appropriate behavior while in class and that you will arrive to class on time with your cell phones turned to the off position. This means that you should refrain from reading the paper, browsing the web, instant messaging, playing games, etc. during class time. Contacts and Email Policy: I prefer that you address all questions/concerns to me in person. However, if you must email me, then please use proper email etiquette (see http://science.kennesaw.edu/~hmattord/email.htm for details). Calendar and Reading List: A detailed outline with required readings can be found in Blackboard. You are expected to have all assigned readings completed before the material is presented. Please …. If you find that you are having particular difficulty with any of the material in this course, then get help immediately. Do not let it build up. It is expected that you will have completed the readings and reviewed your notes BEFORE a scheduled meeting. Many students will wait until the last minute to get help and put extraordinary demands on their professor’s time. I have weekly office hours so please take advantage of them. It is impossible for me to drop everything and dedicate all of my time before an exam to procrastinating students.3Notes on Learning with Cases (courtesy of Professor Patrick J. Conway) A case is typically a narrative about a situation in which decisions need to be made. We will use cases extensively in Economics 560 to introduce and organize our learning about commercial policy, foreign investment, exchange rate determination, intellectual property


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