By choosing this profile the student acquires deep insight into the state of art of international economics. This enables the student to understand, and make rational decisions on how to navigate in a world where the economic conditions should be seen in a global context. In particular, the student gains insight into the two main strains in international economy: international trade theory and international monetary economics.
Important issues within international trade theory are the welfare impacts of free mobility of goods, services, capital and labor. International trade theory also deals with the effects of various forms of protectionist measures, regional integration such as the formation of a customs union and an internal market, and the role of the WTO in the world economy. Important issues within international monetary economics are choice exchange regime, exchange rate formation, currency crisis, and policy spill-overs of fiscal and monetary policies.
It is the aim of the programme for this profile to train the students to conduct advanced theoretical and empirical analysis of the main issues of international economics based on the most recent contributions in the area. This will qualify the student to assess recent trends in the world economy.
General competences for the Economics profiles:
The master's programme in Economics, cand.oecon., provides knowledge based on the highest international research within the profile area. MSc graduates in Economics are able to understand and on a scientific basis reflect on this knowledge as well as identify relevant scientific problems.
MSc graduates in Economics are able to work independently and with a systematic, goal-oriented and analytical approach to solve various problems, both individually and in collaboration with others. MSc graduates in Economics are able to structure their own learning and are capable of seeking and adapting new knowledge acquired from national and international sources.