Analysis of globalisation and deglobalisation processes (UD)

- comprehend the basic characteristics of globalisation.
- become familiar with the tools of analysis of international trade.
- understand the reasons behind the formation of international trade.
- realize the benefits of international trade.
- analyse the current trends in globalization and deglobalisation.
- analyse the costs and benefits of economic
- analysis of the role, importance and performance of multinational firms.

1. Reasons for international trade
2. Gains from free trade in the classic theory of international trade
3. Gains from free trade in the neo-classic theory of international trade
4. Gains from free trade in "new trade theories"
5. Economic arguments for departing from free trade (deglobalisation)
6. Patterns of trade liberalisation, WTO and economic integration
7. Outsourcing, offshoring and re-shoring
8. Theory of the multinational firm