- 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.
scheda docente
materiale didattico
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
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 Chain
- Firm Heterogeneity
Trade policy
- Import Tariffs and Quotas
- Non-tariff measures
- Preferential agreements and 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
- Trade, trade policies and migration data sources
- Working with trade and trade policies data: country trade report and gravity empirical applications
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.
Fruizione: 21210420 International trade and Migration in Economia dell'ambiente, lavoro e sviluppo sostenibile LM-56 NENCI SILVIA
Programma
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 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
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 Chain
- Firm Heterogeneity
Trade policy
- Import Tariffs and Quotas
- Non-tariff measures
- Preferential agreements and 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
- Trade, trade policies and migration data sources
- Working with trade and trade policies data: country trade report and gravity empirical applications
Testi Adottati
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.
Modalità Frequenza
Attendance is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended.Modalità Valutazione
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.