ECO 245
International Economics · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ECO 101 or ECO 120 or ECO 125
About this course
Theories of international trade, exchange rate determination under fixed and flexible regimes, the international financial system and balance of payments accounting are introduced. The role of multinational corporations and foreign aid, as well as international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, International Labor Organization, and the World Trade Organization are examined. Problems of unsustainable current account deficits and external debt for developing nations are explored. Trade and investment policies are examined from alternative theoretical perspectives, including debates over "free trade" versus "fair trade," international financial system reform and the impact of globalization on national sovereignty and democratic governance. Lastly, the economies of selected developed, developing and transitional nations are surveyed.
Seat status as of Oct 3, 7:31 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means