Economics of European Integration

Description

The course deals with key aspects of the European economic and business environment in which companies operate. The objective is to provide an insight in the economic developments that are changing the European and global market place today. Upon completion of this course, the student: is familiar with historical, economic and institutional developments involving the economic integration in the European Union; understands underlying theories (such as the gains from trade and optimum currency areas) and is able to present them graphically and verbally has made relevant connections between theory and real world examples, through references to media material, readings or case studies, able to critically discuss the economic issues involved in the EU’s main economic policy areas finds an increased interest to read economic-related materials in the media