International Commodity Trade (BENV0074)

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International Commodity Trade (BENV0074)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is available for students on MSc SREPT. All optional module spaces will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Pre-requisites: Students should have confidence with interpreting economics-related equations.

This module introduces students to the economics of international trade and discusses legal, political and governance structures concerning trade. In the specific case of commodities, this module analyses historical trends using a range of data sources and considers how governance structures and laws have shaped the international flows of commodities. You will be introduced to a range of theoretical models and will familiarise yourself with these models through targeted exercises discussed in class.

Including the following contents but not limited to

Background economic concepts and indicators.
Ricardian Model, Specific-Factor Model, Heckscher-Ohlin Model, etc.
Legal, Political and Governance of International Commodity Trade.
Commodity Trading and Environmental Law

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Dr Lorenzo Lotti
Who to contact for more information: bseer-studentqueries@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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