EC311B: International Economics 2

Module Provider:

Economics

Number of credits:

10 [5 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Spring

Module Convenor:

Dr NS Wadeson

Pre-requisites:

EC311A

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2006/7

Aims:

Assessable learning outcomes:
At the end of the module students should be aware of the nature of international linkages through foreign direct investment.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
The multinational enterprise: Explanations of trade and foreign direct investment. The role of firm specific advantage. Internalisation.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures and classes.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework
One essay.

Relative percentage of coursework
Coursework has a weight of 20% in the final examination.

Penalties for late submission
Penalties for late submission will be in accordance with the University policy.
Unless an extension has been agreed beforehand, any work submitted after the deadline will be subject to a 10 out of 100 mark penalty deduction for work submitted between one and seven calendar days late, after which zero will be awarded.

Examination
One 1-hour unseen written paper.
Part 3 Final examinations begin in the third week of the Summer term.

Requirements for a pass
A minimum mark of 40%.

Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination for Finals takes place in August/September of the same year.