Syllabus Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The methodology followed in this course is oriented towards achievement of the learning objectives. A wide range of teaching and learning tasks are implemented, such as lectures, student participation and autonomous work.

5.2. Learning tasks

The course includes the following learning tasks: 

• Lectures and practice sessions (30 hours): compulsory attendance
• Autonomous work (45 hours): preparation of assignments and coursework and study

5.3. Syllabus

The course will address the following topics:

Topic 1. Introduction.
Topic 2. Globalization.
Section I: INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Topic 3. Introduction. Some facts about world trade.
Topic 4. Models that explain inter-industry trade: Ricardo and Heckscher-Ohlin.
Topic 5. The Helpman-Krugman model: inter- and intra-industry trade.

Section II: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

Topic 6. Introduction. Some facts about specific economic landscapes: Europe, USA and China.
Topic 7. The Center-Periphery model.
Topic 8. Other models of the New Economic Geography (NEG).
Topic 9. Tools for empirical work.
Topic 10. Economic Geography: main empirical results.
Topic 11. Introduction to Urban Economics I. Basic theoretical model.
Topic 12. Introduction to Urban Economics II. Empirical aspects.

5.4. Course planning and calendar

Further information concerning the timetable, classroom, assessment dates and other details regarding this course, will be provided on the first day of class or please refer to the Master's website.