MW, Rawls 1011. 7:30-8:45 am (section 1), 9-10:15 am (section 2).
Contacts:
Professor: Chong Xiang Office: KRAN 405 Hours: Tuesday 3-4 pm & Wednesday 12:30-1:30 pm. Phone: 494-4499 e-mail: cxiang@purdue.edu TA: Hyojung Lee Office: KRAN 515 Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30-11:30 am & Thursday 10:30-11:30 am. Phone: 494-4496 email: lee485@purdue.edu
TA: Kan Yue Office: KRAN B024A Office Hours: Monday 12 noon-1 pm &Tuesday 9-10 am. Phone: 496-1458 email: kyue@purdue.edu
Course goal: We provide a broad overview of the microeconomic aspects of the international economy. We emphasize the development of analytical tools. We also show how we can …show more content…
If adjustments are necessary I will try to make them far enough in advance to give you sufficient warning. See also the class calendar. Date Topic Coverage
1 Jan. 13 Introduction and Overview (“Introduction” in class calendar). Covers: Textbook Chapter 1;
2 Jan. 15 – 29 Why do countries trade? (“Ricardian” in class calendar). Covers: Textbook Chapter 2, sections 1~3.
3 Feb. 3 – Feb. 12 Who gain and who lose from trade? (“Specific” in class calendar). Covers: Textbook Chapter 3.
4 Feb. 17 – 24 Immigration and Foreign Direct Investment. (“Immigration/FDI” in class calendar). Covers: Textbook Chapter 5 Minus any discussion about the long-run effects.
5 Feb. 24 What should we do about the U.S. immigration policy? (“Discussion 1” in calendar). Readings: posted materials. These materials are not included in the textbook. Feb. 26 Review session 1 in class. Mar. 3 Mid-term Exam in class.
6 Mar. 5 – Mar. 26 Connection between resources and trade. (“HO” in calendar). Covers: Textbook Chapter 4, sections 1,3, plus Figures 4-6, 4-7, and related discussions.
Mar. 12 Snow