International Economic Relations

Teachers

Included in study programs

Teaching results

The main objective of the subject "International Economic Relations" at the 3rd level of study is deepening knowledge and conducting analysis in combination with extensive interdisciplinary knowledge from several fields of study. It will serve as a basis for research and development, formulation of solutions to economic and legal problems and the creation of new scientific knowledge in international economic relations.
Knowledge:
• In-depth knowledge of economic, legal and political contexts of shaping the development trends of international economic relations
• Deep understanding of the causes of specific development trends
• Understanding and ability to critically evaluate the share of individual factors influencing the development of international economic relations
Competencies:
• To search for and analyze information from various scientific and other professional and specialized sources
• To carry out research at an appropriate level of qualification work
• To design and implement a specific research project
Skills:
• To design, justify and use research methods for a specific project
• To formulate scientific conclusions based on understanding and predicting broader contexts

Indicative content

The essence of the formation of international economic relations. Theory of international economic relations. Basic forms and subjects of international economic relations. World trade. WTO. International movement of capital. International labor movement. Global environmental problems.

Support literature

CARBAUGH, Robert, J.: International Economics. South Western College.450 pages. 2022. ISBN 9780357598915.
DOLZER, Rudolf – KRIEBAUM,Ursula – SCHREUER, Christoph: Principales of International Law. Oxford University Press. 2022. ISBN 9780192857811
KRUGMAN, Paul,R.- OBSTFIELD, Maurice - METITZ, Marc,J.: International Economics: Theory and Policy. Pearson Education Limited. 2017. 808 pages. ISBN 9781292214870.
REINERT, Kenneth A.: Introduction to International Economics. Cambridge University Press. 2020. 276 pages. ISBN 1108455166.
SCHENK, Catherine, R.: International Economic Relations since 1945. Routledge 2021. 190 pages. ISBN 9780815395607.
SALVATORE, Dominick: International Economics. EMEA Edition. 2019. 720 pages. ISBN 9781119667520.

Syllabus

1. The essence of the formation of international economic relations - history and present 2. Theory of international economic relations 3. Basic forms and subjects of international economic relations - essence, theoretical definition 4. World trade - factors influencing the current development of the commodity and territorial structure of world trade 5. The WTO and its importance for the liberalization of world trade today 6. International movement of capital - essence, current development trends, factors influencing the sectoral and territorial structure of international capital movement, legal aspects 7. International labor movement - nature, economic, political and environmental factors influencing geographical flows of international migration 8. Global environmental problems - their nature, possible solutions, international regulation of global environmental problems

Requirements to complete the course

The final evaluation is based on the elaboration of the project plan (40%) and the final work (60%).

Student workload

Student‘s workload (hours): 260 hours (10 ETCSx26 hours)
Consultations: 16 hours
Preparation for consultations: 26 hours
Assignment processing: 108 hours
Final study processing: 108 hours
Consultations for the final study: 2 hours

Language whose command is required to complete the course

Slovak, English

Date of approval: 13.03.2024

Date of the latest change: 20.01.2022