Quantitative International Economics

6 unitsSem 2In Person

Crawford School of Public Policy · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy

About this course

This course is available for on-campus & remote (online) learning. All students participate in interactive, real-time classes. This course will introduce students to quantitative and modelling techniques employed in global trade analysis. The course consists of two main parts. The first introduces important concepts and provides theoretical foundations for understanding flows and patterns of trade across countries. The second deals with structural and econometric modelling and empirical measurement of the links between trade and economic welfare. Topics covered will include regional economic integration, exchange rates and trade, trade policy and economic welfare, trade and environment, and trade, economic growth and poverty reduction. Students will complete a research paper as part of the course.

Learning outcomes

1Demonstrate an understanding of key theories in international trade and investment, as well as major empirical and policy issues in international trade and investment.
2Empirically analyse models that explain the determinants of international trade and investment flows.
3Apply econometric modelling techniques to evaluate the welfare effects of alternative trade policies
4Design and produce a substantial, original research paper in international economics.
5Communicate research findings effectively through both written work and oral presentations.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

Research paper proposal

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

10%

Oral presentation (10 minutes)

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

10%

Research paper (3,000 words)

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

40%

Final exam

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

40%

Study expectations

Study information

The standard workload for a 6 unit course is 130 hours including in-class time and independent study

Texts and reading

None. Preliminary Reading Readings will be provided on the Canvas course site. Advanced International Trade, Feenstra, R.C.:Princeton University Press, Princeton. The Theory of International Trade, Markusen, J. R. and J.R. Melvin: Harper & Row, Sydney International Economics: Theory and Policy, Krugman, P. and Obstfeld, M: Addison Wesley, Sydney, 10th Edition

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: IDEC
Subject name: International and Developmental Economics
Academic career: PGRD
School: Crawford School of Public Policy
College: ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
Convener: AsPr Yixiao Zhou
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Course basis; $7,020
Student Contribution Band Code 34: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 34
Estimated domestic fee: ≈ $5,160; Estimated from the median of 277 similar courses in the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy. ANU's page didn't list a fee we could read, so this isn't the official fee.

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

EconometricsEconomics