This is the second of the three courses part of the Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization. This course will focus on facets of globalization that affect a country´s economic perspectives and decisions. Globalization has recently been the predominant subject in many political debates, and this course will go into the determinants of globalization. It will be separated into four modules; the first module will explain exchange rates. It will cover what determines exchange rate and how different exchange rates affect the economy and the reality of currencies. The second module will explore trade, the reality of free trade, and what occurs to a country´s economy with protectionism. The third module will go into the balance of payments, it will help you understand how economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world work. The fourth module will focus on Immigration, which is probably one of the most controversial subjects today. It will explain how migration affects host countries and it will cover current migration trends.
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Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World
This course is part of Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization
Instructor: Gayle Allard
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Learn how currency values impact the macroeconomy. Understand exchange rate regimes worldwide.
Identify global growth model links to the balance of payments. Explore current and financial accounts, deficits, and surpluses.
Analyze migration's macro impact, objections, and economists' responses. Discuss challenges in globalization, sovereignty, and democracy.
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