Final Exam in the part on international trade (60 minutes; 35%), Final Exam in the part on international macro/finance (60 minutes; 35%), one presentation (10%) and two home assignments (each 10%). A positive result on the joint final exams in the trade and macro/finance part (50% threshold of total points) and a positive presentation are required for passing the class. There will be one retake exam at the end of term covering all units for those who failed.
Presentations: in the international trade part: at the end of the units 2-5 and 7-9: students present articles from magazines (e.g., The Economist) of their choice (related to international economics), 5-10 min. For each presentation there will be assigned discussants and an open discussion. In the international macro/finance part: presentation of a current paper in the unit 7. Group sizes depend on class size.
Home assignments: in groups of 2 (to 3) students.