Course abstract
This course provides conceptual and theoretical framework with empirical evidences to understand recent developments in trade strategies and policy changes. Under the Pure Theory of Trade, the basis of trade, gains from trade, direction of specialization and its effects on factor of production are discussed. Various advanced theories on strategic trade and barriers are also incorporated. The discussions on Trade Policy introduce various aspects of protectionism with respect to tariff, quota, subsidies and some latest non-tariff measures (like SPSs and TBTs), trade blocs and regional trading arrangements. In short (a) to provide an analytical framework for understanding recent developments in trade issues (b) to explain country’s policy strategies to deal with the latest complexities in trade restrictions and facilitation to enhance trade.
Course Instructor
Prof. Pratap C. Mohanty
Dr.Pratap Mohanty is presently a faculty member in the Economics discipline of Dept.of Humanities and Social Sciences,IIT Roorkee.He has twelve years of teaching and research experience from reputed universities and institutions.Prior to IIT Roorkee,he was associated as Assistant Professor with Indian Institute of Foreign Trade(IIFT).New Delhi.While in IIFT,he was among the faculty members to train the trade professionals including IFS and IRS probationers.He has been teaching the paper 'International Trade' over six years to Masters and under graduate students.He was also a visiting professor and instructor for the paper 'International Economics' at IIM Indore.More info
Teaching Assistant(s)
No teaching assistant data available for this course yetCourse Duration : Jan-Apr 2021
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Syllabus
Enrollment : 18-Nov-2020 to 25-Jan-2021
Exam registration : 15-Jan-2021 to 12-Mar-2021
Exam Date : 25-Apr-2021
Enrolled
681
Registered
25
Certificate Eligible
15
Certified Category Count
Gold
0
Silver
2
Elite
6
Successfully completed
7
Participation
3
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Category : Successfully Completed
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Category : Elite
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Category : Gold
Legend
AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75 AND FINAL SCORE >=40BASED ON THE FINAL SCORE, Certificate criteria will be as below:
>=90 - Elite + Gold
75-89 -Elite + Silver
>=60 - Elite
40-59 - Successfully Completed
Final Score Calculation Logic
- Assignment Score = Average of best 8 out of 12 assignments.
- Final Score(Score on Certificate)= 75% of Exam Score + 25% of Assignment Score
We have taken best assignment score from both Jan 2020 and Jan2021 course
Enrollment Statistics
Total Enrollment: 681
Registration Statistics
Total Registration : 25
Assignment Statistics
Exam score
Final score