Principles of International Trade and Development

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
ECON 5017
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Course ID
206018
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Economics
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Wenxiao Wang
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course is concerned with the relationship between trade and economic development, with  specific regard to trade policies. It provides an overview of how trade can contribute to economic growth when framed by the appropriate domestic and international policies and measures. It analyses the trade and economic policies in East Asia, ASEAN and other selected developing countries. Development related issues such as alignment of industrial and trade policies, behind border issues and trade and investment facilitation are presented and discussed.

  • Foundations Of International Trade And Development
  • Free Trade Agreement And Regional Integration
  • Contemporary Issues In Global Trade

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse key international trade theories and models and their role in global economic growth
  • Identify how trade policies affect development in different regions, especially in East Asia, ASEAN, and developing countries
  • Evaluate how free trade agreements and regional integration impact the world's trade system and their role in boosting economic development
  • Explore current global trade issues, such as the impact of pandemics, geopolitical changes, and digital advances, and assess their future effects on trade and development
  • Use trade research methods to analyse trade policies and their effects on economic development

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29206
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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