International Trade Theory, Policy & Practice

Following a critical presentation of international trade models such as the Ricardian and the Heckscher-Ohlin model that form the foundations of international trade theory focuses on trade policy analysis in the contemporary global and regional economic and political environment. Issues such as free trade versus protectionism, international trade governance, free trade areas formation and operation, regional trade agreements are examined with direct reference to current international trade developments and policies by major trade powers.