International Trade

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The teaching methodology follows the attendance (in class) in order to improve the connection between the theoretical and practical knowledge. Uses theoretical knowledge source (scientific publications) and practical resources (case studies). The teaching methodology encourages also the active participation of students through discussion and presentation of ideas and opinions.
The assessment will be made using the ways:
1) periodic / continuous evaluation
– 2 tests / written individual tests (weighting 40% + 40% respectively 1st and 2nd frequency)
– A group work (delivery of the written work and discussion / presentation) (20% weighting)
Note the periodic evaluation = Test / written test 40% + Test / written test 40% + Group work 20%
2) evaluation by final exam (normal season and appeal)
Final evaluation by examination: completion of a written test with 100% weighting

Provide students with a set of analytical tools necessary for the explanation of the phenomena of globalization of markets and production that currently characterize the world economy.
Contextualize International Trade as a branch of Economic Theory, and importance of international trade and foreign direct investment as phenomena of the real economy.
Analyze and interpret statistical data on international trade – use of quantitative and qualitative indicators.
Study the main explanatory theories of international trade, i.e. major determinant of the pattern of international trade and the pattern of productive specialization.
Distinguish the different levels of economic integration, comparing the costs and benefits
Recognize the current challenges for companies in international marketing
Identify the process and input options in international markets
Create and control of international marketing programs

1 Globalization, International Trade and International Business
2 Theories of international trade
2.1 The models of inter-industry trade and intra-industry
3 The International Trade System
3.1. external trade policy
3.1.1. Instruments of foreign trade policy; Market Effects and welfare; The protectionism versus free trade
3.1.2 The World Trade Organization and the liberalization of international trade
3.2. Theory, practice and challenges of international economic integration
3.2.1 International capital movements, foreign direct investment and multinational companies.
3.2.2. Importance; motivations; Theories; Foreign Direct Investment Impact
4 internationalization processes of companies
4.1. Forms of access to international markets; strategic internationalization options; Selection of international markets
5. International Management and Global Strategy: Definition and control of Global Marketing Program

• - Group work - 20.0%
• - 1 written test - 40.0%
• - 1 written test - 40.0%

• - exame escrito - 100.0%

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