国际贸易理论教学大纲(英文)

《国际贸易理论》课程教学大纲

一、课程目的和任务：

通过本课程的学习，学生能够对包括国际贸易基本概念、原理及总体框架有一个较好的理解，

能够掌握国际贸易的理论与政策、国际贸易与全球化、国际贸易法律与惯例等基本原理和基本知识，能够较深刻认识国际贸易不仅仅是国际经济问题，也是复杂的国际政治和国际经济的交织，掌握掌握国际贸易主要政策与措施，具备利用所学知识理解和分析世界经济的能力和解决中国对外贸易实际问题的能力

二、课程教学的主要内容及学时分配

Chapter 1 Introduction to International Trade Main Contents ：

1. Definition of International trade and its classifications

2. The brief history of International trade and its process

3. The role and status of International trade. 3.1 International trade and Country 3.2 International trade and corporate 3.3 International trade and people

Objectives ：

After finish learning this chapter ，the students are able to 1. have a general idea about International trade; 2. Know the brief history of international trade;

3. Know the main issues concerning international trade. Important and Difficult points:

Definition of international trade; why international trade

Chapter 2 Globalization

Main contents:

1.The definition of globalization and its genre;

1.1The globalization of markets;

1.2The globalization of production;

2.The emergence of global institutions

2.1WTO

2.2IMF and WB

2.3UN

3.Drivers of globalization

4.The changing demographics of the global economy

5.The changing world order;

6.The debate on Globalization

Objectives:

After finish learning this chapter，the students are able to

1.Understand what is meant by the term globalization;

2.Recognize the main drivers of globalization;

3.Describe the changing nature of the global economy;

4.Explain the main arguments in the debates over the impact of globalization;

5.Understand how the process of the globalization is creating opportunities and challenges for business managers

Important and Difficult points:

Definition of globalization; drivers of globalization; the changing world economy and order. Chapter 3 International Trade Theory

Main contents:

1.An overview of trade theory

1.1The benefits of trade;

1.2The pattern of international trade;

1.3Trade theory and government policy;

1.4Mercantilism Absolute advantage

1.5Comparative advantage;

1.6The gains from trade

1.7Qualifications and assumptions

1.8Extensions of he Ricardian Model;

1.9Heckscher-ohlin theory;

1.10The Leontief paradox;

1.11The product Life-cycle theory;

2.New trade theory

2.1Increase product variety and reducing costs;

2.2Economies of Scale, first-mover advantages,and the pattern of trade;

2.3Implication of new trade theory;

2.4National competitive advantage: Poter’s Diamond;

3.Implications for managers.

Objectives:

After finish learning this chapter，the students are able to

1.Understand why nations trade with each other;

2.Summarize the different theories explaining trade flows between nations;

3.Recognize why many economists believe that unrestricted free trade between nations will

raise the economic welfare of countries that participate in a free trade system;

4.Explain the arguments of those who maintain that government can play a proactive role in

promoting national competitive advantage in certain industries;

5.Understand the implications that international trade theory holds for business practice.

Important and Difficult points:

the international trade theory, the new trade theory.

Chapter 4 The Political Economy of International Trade

Main contents:

1.Instruments of Trade Policy

1.1Tariffs

1.2Subsidies

1.3Import quotas and voluntary export restraints

1.4Local content requirements

1.5Administrative Policies

1.6Anti-dumping policies

2.The case for Government intervention

2.1Political arguments for intervention

2.2Economic arguments for intervention

3.The revised case for free trade

3.1retaliation and trade war

3.2Domestic policies

4.Development of the world trade system

4.1GATT, Trade liberalization, and economic growth: 1947-1979;

4.2Protectionist trends: 1980-1993;

4.3The Uruguay round and the WTO;

4.4Experience to date: WTO

4.5The Future of the WTO: Unsolved Issues and the Doha round

5.Implications for managers

5.1trade barriers and firm strategy

5.2Policy implications

Objectives:

After finish learning this chapter，the students are able to