Economics and International Business

1. Theoretical Lessons
• Objective: To present the fundamental concepts and theoretical models of international economics, trade, and trade policies.
• Strategy: Use of lecture presentations complemented with multimedia resources (graphs, explanatory videos) to facilitate understanding
and engage students’ interest.
2. Applied Case Studies
• Objective: To develop critical analysis and the ability to contextualize historical and current events.
• Strategy: Analyze real events, such as the impact of the pandemic on globalization, geopolitical tensions, or economic crises, using up-todate
data and reports.
3. Discussions and Group Forums
• Objective: To encourage debate and sharing of perspectives on controversial issues, such as protectionism and sustainability in
international trade.
• Strategy: Apply active learning methodologies, such as moderated debates and the Jigsaw technique, promoting idea exchange and
collaborative learning.
4. Simulations and Interactive Scenario Analysis
• Objective: To stimulate the practical application of CU content in dynamic and real-world contexts.
• Strategy: Implement simulations of trade negotiations and policy evaluation scenarios, allowing students to collect, analyze, and interpret
data.
5. Collaborative Work and Projects
• Objective: To foster teamwork, strategic thinking, and a global perspective.
• Strategy: Develop projects on topics such as international mobility, the circular economy, or business ethics, culminating in a critical and
well-founded presentation.
6. Personalized Research Support
• Objective: To stimulate academic autonomy and in-depth analysis skills.
• Strategy: Provide guidance on writing essays or reports on specific topics from the CU, with regular reviews to ensure quality and
coherence.
7. Continuous Assessment and Feedback
• Objective: To consolidate the learning process and promote continuous improvement.

1. Understand international economics
Skills: Critical analysis, historical contextualization, and interpretation of economic indicators.
2. Analyze trade policies and their impacts
Skills: Analytical reasoning, strategic thinking, and evaluation of economic policies.
3. Apply international trade theories: Understand and use classical and contemporary models
Skills: Theoretical modeling, quantitative analysis, and solving economic problems.
4. Evaluate mobility and international investment: Examine the effects of labor mobility, foreign direct investment, and global business
models
Skills: Decision-making, scenario analysis, and global vision.
5. Discuss current challenges in international trade: Explore topics such as the digital economy, circular economy, and business ethics,
relating them to economic crises and resilience
Skills: Interdisciplinary thinking, sustainability, and professional ethics.

1. Introduction
1.1 Evolution of the global economy and globalization
1.2 Geopolitical tensions in the international economy
1.3 International trade performance indicators
2. Trade Policy
2.1 Trade Agreements and International Organizations
2.2 Trade policy instruments
2.3 Impacts of trade policy on well-being
2.4 Controversies: protectionism, technology, labor standards, and sustainability
3. International Trade Theories
3.1 Ricardian Model
3.2 Heckscher-Ohlin Model
3.3 Contemporary Theories
4. Mobility and International Investments
4.1 International labor mobility
4.2 Foreign direct investment
4.3 The sharing economy and global business models
5. Current Challenges
5.1 Digital Economy and E-Commerce
5.2 Circular Economy and International Trade
5.3 Economic Crises and Resilience in International Trade
5.4 Ethics in International Business

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