國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)課程教學(xué)大綱

1、國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)課程教學(xué)大綱課程名稱：國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)英文名稱：International Economics課程編號：x2090331學(xué) 時 數(shù)：48其中實驗（實訓(xùn)）學(xué)時數(shù)：0 課外學(xué)時數(shù)：0學(xué) 分 數(shù)：3適用專業(yè)：國際經(jīng)濟(jì)與貿(mào)易一、課程的性質(zhì)和任務(wù)本課程是國際經(jīng)濟(jì)與貿(mào)易本科專業(yè)課。本課程的教學(xué)旨在使學(xué)生比較系統(tǒng)地掌握國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)的基本理論、基本政策和分析國際經(jīng)濟(jì)問題的基本方法。通過本課程的學(xué)習(xí)，使學(xué)生牢固把握國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)的基本概念、基本知識和基本理論；熟練掌握國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)的主要分析方法和基本模型。學(xué)生應(yīng)掌握國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)理論和政策的分析和表達(dá)方式，能夠應(yīng)用國際經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)的基本理論和政策分析某些國際經(jīng)濟(jì)現(xiàn)象。二、課程

2、教學(xué)內(nèi)容的基本要求、重點和難點1. IntroductionBasic requirements: Comprehend the contents international economics studies. Understand importance of international economics and the purpose of international economics.Key point: The subject matter of international economics.Difficult point: International trade and the

3、 nations standard of living2. The Law of Comparative AdvantageBasic requirements: Comprehend the law of comparative advantage. Understand trade based on absolute advantage: Adam Smith.Key point: Trade based on comparative advantage: David Ricardo.Difficult point: The basis for and the gains from tra

4、de under constant costs.3. The Standard Theory of International TradeBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of the production frontier with increasing costs and community indifference curves. Understand equilibrium in isolation.Key point: The basis for and the gains from trade with increasing

5、 costs.Difficult point: Trade based on differences in tastes.4. Demand and Supply, Offer curves, and the Terms of TradeBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of offer curves. Understand the terms of trade. Grasp relationship between general and partial equilibrium analysis.Key point: The equi

6、librium-relative commodity price with trade-partial equilibrium.Difficult point: The equilibrium-relative commodity price with trade-general equilibrium analysis.5. Factor Endowments and the Heckscher-Ohlin TheoryBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of factor intensity, factor abundance. Un

7、derstand assumptions of the theory. Grasp the shape of the production frontier.Key point: Factor endowments and the Heckscher-Ohlin theory.Difficult point: Factor-price equalization and income distribution.6. Trade Restrictions: TariffBasic requirements: Comprehend general equilibrium analysis of a

8、tariff in a small country. Understand the definition of the optimum tariff. Grasp general equilibrium analysis of a tariff in a large country.Key point: Partial equilibrium analysis of a tariff.Difficult point: The theory of tariff structure.7. Nontariff Trade Barriers and the New ProtectionismBasic

9、 requirements: Comprehend the definition of import quotas. Understand the political economy of protectionism. Grasp strategic trade and industrial policies.Key point: Other nontariff barriers and the new protectionism.Difficult point: Import quotas.8. Economic Integration: Customs Unions and Free Tr

10、ade AreasBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of trade-creating customs unions. Understand the definition of international debt crisis, the definition of trade-diverting customs unions. Key point: The theory of the second best and other static welfare effects of customs unions.Difficult poi

11、nt: Dynamic benefits from customs unions.9. Balance of PaymentBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of balance of payments. Understand the international transactions of the United States.Key point: Balance-of payments accounting principles.Difficult point: Accounting Balances and disequilibr

12、ium in international transactions.10. Foreign Exchange Markets and Exchange RatesBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of the foreign exchange markets. Understand the foreign exchange rates. Grasp Eurocurrency or offshore financial markets.Key point: Functions of the foreign exchange markets

13、.Difficult point: Foreign exchange risks, hedging, and speculation.11. Exchange Rate DeterminationBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of monetary approach. Understand the exchange rate dynamics. Grasp empirical tests of the monetary and asset market models and exchange rate for forecasting

14、.Key point: purchasing-power parity theory.Difficult point: Asset market model and exchange rates.12. The price Adjustment Mechanism with Flexible and Fixed Exchange RatesBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of the stability of foreign exchange markets. Understand elasticities in the real w

15、orld. Grasp adjustment under the gold standard.Key point: Adjustment with flexible exchange markets.Difficult point: Effect of exchange rate changes on domestic prices and the terms of trade.13. Open-Economy Macroeconomics: Adjustment PoliciesBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of policy m

16、ix and price changes. Understand direct controls. Grasp the IS-LM-BP model with flexible exchange rates.Key point: Internal and external balance with expenditure-changing and expenditure-switching policies.Difficult point: Fiscal and monetary policies for internal and external balance with fixed exc

17、hange rates.14. Flexible versus Fixed Exchange Rates, the European Monetary System, and Macroeconomic Policy CoordinationBasic requirements: Comprehend the definition of Currency Boards Arrangements and dollarization. Understand the exchange rate bands, adjustable pegs, crawling pegs, and managed fl

18、oating. Grasp international policy coordination.Key point: The case for flexible exchange rates.Difficult point: Optimum currency areas, the European Monetary System, and the European Monetary Union.15. The International Monetary System: Past, Present, and FutureBasic requirements: Comprehend the de

19、finition of the gold standard. Understand the Bretton Woods System. Grasp the international monetary system: present and future.Key point: Operation and evolution of the Bretton Woods System.Difficult point: the gold standard and the interwar experience.三、教學(xué)方式及學(xué)時分配序號主要內(nèi)容主要教學(xué)方式學(xué)時分配輔導(dǎo)答疑比例1Introduction

20、講授2212The Law of Comparative Advantage講授4213The Standard Theory of International Trade講授4214Demand and Supply, Offer curves, and the Terms of Trade講授2315Factor Endowments and the Heckscher-Ohlin Theory講授4216Trade Restrictions: Tariff講授4217Nontariff Trade Barriers and the New Protectionism講授2218Economic Integration: Customs Unions and Free Trade Areas講授2219Balance of Payment講授、練習(xí)42110Foreign Exchange Markets and Exchange Rates講授22111Ex