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International Economics Overview for B.Com

The document outlines the syllabus for a B.Com course in International Economics by Dr. Neerja Sharma, covering key topics such as the importance of international trade, theories of international trade, foreign exchange markets, and balance of payments. It includes detailed discussions on various trade theories, exchange rate systems, and measures to address balance of payments disequilibrium. Reference books for further reading are also provided.

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International Economics Overview for B.Com

The document outlines the syllabus for a B.Com course in International Economics by Dr. Neerja Sharma, covering key topics such as the importance of international trade, theories of international trade, foreign exchange markets, and balance of payments. It includes detailed discussions on various trade theories, exchange rate systems, and measures to address balance of payments disequilibrium. Reference books for further reading are also provided.

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INTERNATIONAL

ECONOMICS
[Link] 3 YR
BY [Link] SHARMA
Unit I: Introduction to International
Economics

• Introduction to International Economics Subject matter and


importance of International Economics.
• Internal trade and International trade.
• Importance of International trade.
• International trade and economic development -Terms of
trade.
Unit II: Theories of International Trade:

• Mercantilist approach to trade –


• Classical Theory: Absolute and Comparative Cost advantage
theories
• Heckscher - Ohlin Theory
• Leontief Paradox.
Unit III: Foreign Exchange Foreign
exchange market
• Foreign Exchange Foreign exchange market - functions - Defining foreign
exchange and exchange rate - Exchange rate concepts - exchange rate changes
(devaluation, revaluation, depreciation, appreciation- over valuation and
undervaluation).
• Different systems of exchange rate determination - fixed and flexible exchange
rate, Hybrid exchange rate systems.
• International Economics 4 floating, Theories of exchange rate, Mint Parity theory.
• Purchasing Power Parity Theory, Balance of Payments Theory - Components
Foreign exchange.
Unit IV: Balance of Payments:
• Balance of Payments Defining Balance of Trade and Balance
of Payments –
• Structure of balance of payments - Equilibrium and
disequilibrium in BOP –
• Measures to correct BOP disequilibrium - India's BOP since
1991- of
• International financial flows - Foreign Direct Investment and
Portfolio Investment - Currency Convertibility - IMF-Role and
Functions.
Reference Books: -

• 1. Salvatore, Dominick, International Economics, Weily India,


NewDelhi.
• 2. C.P. Kindle Berger, International Economics.
• 3. Francis Cherumilam- International Economics
• 4. RBI Bulletin, Various issues.
THANK
YOU

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