- 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.
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The second part explores international migration, analyzing its characteristics, evolution, causes, and economic effects. Students engage with both theoretical perspectives and empirical research to understand the complexities of migration.
The course also addresses key methodological issues related to the measurement and estimation of trade and migration flows.
To promote active learning, students participate in article discussions, group work, and presentations on current issues and case studies related to trade and migration.
Outline
First part:
International trade: stylized facts
- Facts, changes and history of globalization
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 Chains
- Firm Heterogeneity
Trade policy
- Import Tariffs and Quotas
- Non-tariff measures
- Preferential agreements, Multilateral trade integration, the World Trade Organization
Second part:
Migration
- Stylized facts on migration
- Characteristics and evolution of international migration flows
- Determinants of migration
- Economic impact of migration on countries of origin and destination
Practical laboratory sessions
- Collecting data on trade, trade policies, and migration
- Working with trade and trade policy data: country trade reports and gravity model applications
- Reading and presenting articles and reports on migration
Clemens, M. A. (2011). “Economics and Emigration: Trillion-Dollar Bills on the Sidewalk?”, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 83-106
World Bank (2023), Migrants, Refugees and Societies, (Chapters 2, 3 and 4), World Development Report 2023.
Course materials, including lecture slides and articles, will be made available for download on the course's webpage. Additionally, articles on current topics will be presented during class to encourage discussion and engagement among students.
The course offers 6 CFU (Crediti Formativi Universitari) for students admitted to the MA program in International Studies for the academic year 2025-2026. As a result, a shorter study program is provided for these students, excluding chapters 3 and 7 of Feenstra and Taylor's book.
Fruizione: 21210420 International trade and Migration in Economia dell'ambiente, lavoro e sviluppo sostenibile LM-56 R NENCI SILVIA
Programme
This course offers students an analytical framework to examine international trade and migration, structured in two main parts. The first part focuses on international trade, covering classical theories as well as modern models that incorporate imperfect competition and firm-level evidence. Trade policy, its determinants, and effects - including preferential trade agreements - are also discussed in depth.The second part explores international migration, analyzing its characteristics, evolution, causes, and economic effects. Students engage with both theoretical perspectives and empirical research to understand the complexities of migration.
The course also addresses key methodological issues related to the measurement and estimation of trade and migration flows.
To promote active learning, students participate in article discussions, group work, and presentations on current issues and case studies related to trade and migration.
Outline
First part:
International trade: stylized facts
- Facts, changes and history of globalization
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 Chains
- Firm Heterogeneity
Trade policy
- Import Tariffs and Quotas
- Non-tariff measures
- Preferential agreements, Multilateral trade integration, the World Trade Organization
Second part:
Migration
- Stylized facts on migration
- Characteristics and evolution of international migration flows
- Determinants of migration
- Economic impact of migration on countries of origin and destination
Practical laboratory sessions
- Collecting data on trade, trade policies, and migration
- Working with trade and trade policy data: country trade reports and gravity model applications
- Reading and presenting articles and reports on migration
Core Documentation
Feenstra R. C. and A.M Taylor (2017), International Trade, Fourth Edition, Worth Publishers, chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.Clemens, M. A. (2011). “Economics and Emigration: Trillion-Dollar Bills on the Sidewalk?”, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 83-106
World Bank (2023), Migrants, Refugees and Societies, (Chapters 2, 3 and 4), World Development Report 2023.
Course materials, including lecture slides and articles, will be made available for download on the course's webpage. Additionally, articles on current topics will be presented during class to encourage discussion and engagement among students.
The course offers 6 CFU (Crediti Formativi Universitari) for students admitted to the MA program in International Studies for the academic year 2025-2026. As a result, a shorter study program is provided for these students, excluding chapters 3 and 7 of Feenstra and Taylor's book.
Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
The course assessment will be based on an oral exam. Attending students will have the opportunity to deliver one or two presentations based on articles provided during the course, case studies, or empirical exercises. These presentations will contribute to the final evaluation.