ECON 436International Trade
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Economics
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
An examination of theories of international trade. Topics include the gains from trade, theories of trade determination (Ricardian, Heckscher-Ohlin, increasing returns to scale), the effects of tariffs, multinational corporation behaviour, and factor mobility.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- ECON393 - Market Failures (0.50)
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in 4G-Economics, H-Economics, or H-Mathematical Economics (BA)
- Enrolled in an Honours program
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 8113 | 23 / 45 | TTh 10:00–11:20 |
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