2019-2020 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECON 451 - International Business


Credits: 4
A study of the theories of global competition and the strategies corporations use in competing in foreign markets. The role of multilateral organizations such as the World Trade Organization, the United Nations Global Compact, and the International Chamber of Commerce is explored. Through case studies, students learn about the political, cultural, environmental, legal, and ethical dilemmas that corporations encounter when operating in foreign markets. Some of the stylized concepts that business executives and political economists use in analyzing the dynamics of the global economy are discussed.

Prerequisite: ECON 200  or ECON 201 .

Distribution Requirements: IP.