- Understand the key concepts and theories related to international trade and migration;
- Identify the main factors influencing international trade patterns and migration flows;
- Analyze the economic, social, and political implications of international trade and migration for both sending and receiving countries;
- Evaluate the impact of trade liberalization and immigration policies on national economies and welfare;
- Examine the role of international organizations, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in shaping trade and migration policies;
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with globalization and its impact on trade and migration;
- Explore the relationship between trade, migration, and economic development;
- Analyze the role of technology and innovation in facilitating international trade and migration;
- Understand the different types of trade agreements and regional integration initiatives and their implications for trade and migration;
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to assess the complex interactions between trade, migration, and other global issues, such as inequality, sustainability, and cultural diversity.
- Identify the main factors influencing international trade patterns and migration flows;
- Analyze the economic, social, and political implications of international trade and migration for both sending and receiving countries;
- Evaluate the impact of trade liberalization and immigration policies on national economies and welfare;
- Examine the role of international organizations, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in shaping trade and migration policies;
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with globalization and its impact on trade and migration;
- Explore the relationship between trade, migration, and economic development;
- Analyze the role of technology and innovation in facilitating international trade and migration;
- Understand the different types of trade agreements and regional integration initiatives and their implications for trade and migration;
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to assess the complex interactions between trade, migration, and other global issues, such as inequality, sustainability, and cultural diversity.
teacher profile teaching materials
The course considers both the theories and recent empirical works, as well as a discussion of the relevant methodological issues in measurement and estimation.
Articles on current topics will be proposed during the class with the purpose of stimulating class discussion.
Outline
Section 1: International trade: stylized facts
- Facts, changes and history of globalization
Section 2: Trade theories
- The Ricardian Model
- The Specific-Factors Model
- Factor endowments and the Heckscher-Ohlin Model
- Movement of labor and Capital
- The New Trade Theories
- Offshoring and Global Value Chain
- Firm Heterogeneity
Section 3: Trade policy
- Import Tariffs and Quotas
- Export subsidies and taxes
- Non-tariff barriers
- Multilateral trade integration: the World Trade Organization
Section 4: Migration
- International migration flows
- Determinants of migration
- Economic impact of migration on countries of origin and destination
Section 5: Empirical lab sessions
- Trade and trade policies data sources
- Working with trade and trade policies data: the gravity model
Clemens, M. A. 2011. “Economics and Emigration: Trillion-Dollar Bills on the Sidewalk?”, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 25, No. 3 (Summer), pp. 83-106.
Lecture slides, articles and other teaching material will be downloadable from the Web page of the course.
Students attended the MA program (Laurea Magistrale) in International Studies:
The course offers 6 CFU for students admitted to the MA program in International Studies in the academic year 2023-2024. Therefore, a shorter study program is provided for these students: chapters 3 and 9 are excluded from the program.
Fruizione: 21210420 International trade and Migration in Economia dell'ambiente, lavoro e sviluppo sostenibile LM-56 NENCI SILVIA
Programme
This course will provide students with an analytical framework for the study of international trade. It is divided into three main parts. The first considers both the predictions of the classical trade theory (i.e., the Ricardian Model and the Heckscher-Ohlin Model) and the new trade models with imperfect competition, including the most recent developments related to firm-level evidence. The second one discusses the effects and the political economy determinants of trade policy. Preferential trade agreements will also be discussed. The third part is devoted to analyse the topic of migration flows, their characteristics, determinants and historical evolution.The course considers both the theories and recent empirical works, as well as a discussion of the relevant methodological issues in measurement and estimation.
Articles on current topics will be proposed during the class with the purpose of stimulating class discussion.
Outline
Section 1: International trade: stylized facts
- Facts, changes and history of globalization
Section 2: Trade theories
- The Ricardian Model
- The Specific-Factors Model
- Factor endowments and the Heckscher-Ohlin Model
- Movement of labor and Capital
- The New Trade Theories
- Offshoring and Global Value Chain
- Firm Heterogeneity
Section 3: Trade policy
- Import Tariffs and Quotas
- Export subsidies and taxes
- Non-tariff barriers
- Multilateral trade integration: the World Trade Organization
Section 4: Migration
- International migration flows
- Determinants of migration
- Economic impact of migration on countries of origin and destination
Section 5: Empirical lab sessions
- Trade and trade policies data sources
- Working with trade and trade policies data: the gravity model
Core Documentation
Feenstra R. C. and A.M Taylor (2017), International Trade, Forth Edition, Worth Publishers, chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.Clemens, M. A. 2011. “Economics and Emigration: Trillion-Dollar Bills on the Sidewalk?”, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 25, No. 3 (Summer), pp. 83-106.
Lecture slides, articles and other teaching material will be downloadable from the Web page of the course.
Students attended the MA program (Laurea Magistrale) in International Studies:
The course offers 6 CFU for students admitted to the MA program in International Studies in the academic year 2023-2024. Therefore, a shorter study program is provided for these students: chapters 3 and 9 are excluded from the program.
Type of evaluation
The course assessment will be based on an oral exam. Students attending the class will have the opportunity to make a presentation based on articles proposed during the course or case studies or empirical exercise.