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International Economics - Honors. ECN 3891 Dr. Ali R. Moshtagh 2605 Coleman Hall (217) 581-6967 [email protected] Office Hours: 11:00 - 11:50 MWF 10:00 - 10:50 TR. International Economics. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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International Economics - Honors
• ECN 3891• Dr. Ali R. Moshtagh• 2605 Coleman Hall• (217) 581-6967• [email protected]• Office Hours:
– 11:00 - 11:50 MWF
– 10:00 - 10:50 TR
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International Economics
International Economics concerns the flow of commodities, services, and productive factors (capital and labor) across national boundaries.
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International Transactions
• Trade in commodities refers to imports and exports of merchandise;
• Trade in services involves such activities as shipping, insurance, travel, or tourist services performed by companies of one country for the residents of another;
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International Transactions
• Capital flows represent:– the establishment of manufacturing plants in
foreign countries; or– the acquisition of foreign bonds, stocks, and
bank accounts.
• Labor flows describe the international migration of workers.
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Why Nations Trade
• International trade provides us with a variety of goods and services from other countries;
• International trade promotes specialization and efficiency in production; and
• International trade provides a source of income and employment for the countries involved
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Domestic Vs. International Economic Relations
National boundaries have profound implications for the conduct of trade:
• Exchange Rates;
• Commercial Policy;
• Different Domestic Policies;
• Relative Immobility of Productive Factors;
• Statistical Data; and
• Marketing Considerations