ECON 2100 - Global Economics

3 Credit Hours
Description
The increasing pace of globalization has led to greater integration among the countries of the world. This course is designed to introduce students to the operation of the world economy, with particular focus on current economic issues confronting various countries. The role of international organizations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund will be introduced and there will be a focus on major policy challenges such as global income inequality, financial crisis, and environmental sustainability, the transition to a market economy, and the various degrees of economic union.