Module Identifier EC33110  
Module Title INTERNATIONAL TRADE,FOREIGN INVESTMENT AND MULTINATIONALS  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Mr Nicholas Perdikis  
Semester Semester 1  
Pre-Requisite (EC10120 and EC10320) or (EC10510 and EC10610)  
Course delivery Lecture   18 Hours  
  Debate   2 Hours  
Assessment Exam   1.5 Hours   100%  

Aims


This module aims to provide students with critical understanding of the underlying causes of trade patterns, the reasons for foreign direct investment and the existence and role of multinationals in the world economy.

Learning outcomes


On completion students will:


More specifically by taking this module students will enhance several transferable skills. Attendance at lectures should help note taking. Essay writing will enhance writing as well as time management skills and problem solving. The debates should also enhance teamwork, communiction and presentational skills and reinforce further time management skills. The inclusion of web sites and encouragement to use the library fully should help to enhance basic IT and research skills.