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The course covers both the monetary as well as the real side of International Economics. the subjects covered include the presentation of the rules of the game of the gold standard before proceeding to the explanation of the current international monetary system. The types and nature of different flows of funds internationally is presented before an analysis of the balance of payments. This followed by an analysis of the determination and variations in exchange rates presently in operation under the dollar standard. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of changes in interest rates as instigators of flows of funds internationally. There is also a presentation and examination of international financial centers like new York, Frankfurt, Shanghai and London.  The study of international financial markets is followed by studies of theories in international trade from David Ricardo to Hechsher-Ohlin. Finally, different forms of economic integration are presented followed by a study of tariffs, quotas and quantitative restrictions.

ECON 374 is designed to teach you and evaluates the working of different economic systems. The course examines the major economic systems of the world, in both theory and practice. The approach will generally focus on encouraging a general understanding of how economic systems work and how economic theory interacts with government policy, history, and culture to explain economic performances and to answer the basic economic problems and questions of what to produce, how to produce and for whom to produce.
You will be taught widely the diversities of economic system through selected basic theoretical and conceptual issues comparison criteria, using the well-known economic systems of capitalism, socialism, planned and unplanned economic system and market economies as practiced in the selected countries covered are treated in-depth to embody the institutional arrangements in contrast to the USA, UK, Japan, Netherlands, Indian and Nigerian situations. Finally, the economics of the USSR, China, Yugoslavia, Hungary and Cuba are treated following a brief discussion of Marxian Economics such that doctrinal issues in the development of the discipline particularly methodologies are treated in the context of contemporary economic system of Asian tigers , Brazil and Nigeria.

The course offers an in-depth survey, coverage and application
of contemporary economic theories to wide range of topics with both domestic
and global ramifications. It employs cutting edge approach to policy stances of
distinguished economist while proffering solutions to myriad of economic
problems and issues.  

This course provides students with a better understanding of the structure of energy and resource markets. An overview of the theory and empirical practice of economic analysis will be used in evaluating energy and environmental problems. Topics covered include the natural resource economics, as well as electricity and oil markets. Other topics include environmental policy (pollution and economic efficiency); analysis of economic instruments, such as tradable property rights and pollution taxes; the allocation of non-renewable and renewable resources; and contemporary issues of growth, sustainable development and climate change. They will also be able to understand electricity markets and the economics of climate change.

The course was constructed in a manner that is consistent with the description of undergraduate research. As developer of this course, the instructor felt that students would gain even more in terms of skill development if their experience was grounded in their own interests as opposed to a prescribed set of topics. As a result, no topic-driven content was covered during the course; rather, the students investigated an issue and the course focused on the development of analytical thinking and research skills. Although no explicit links to other courses were presented during the class itself, students were constantly challenged to integrate their research with what they had learned in other courses taken as part of their major.

This course is delivered as a combination of lectures, class discussions, and practical exercises. The course will cover several economic models, and numerical techniques to solve them. This ensures that students are equipped with the necessary analytical skills to tackle the world’s most pressing problems.

Students will learn the educational leadership qualities and how they can be used in school management. Apart from classical leadership behaviors, the school manager learns his/her roles such as coordination, problem solving, teacher management and teacher development, teacher evaluation, instructional management and support, resource management and quality control. Instructional leadership behavioral dimensions: to identify the school vision and mission, to identify and share school objectives, to supervise teaching, to evaluate and make recommendations, to coordinate educational programs, to monitor school achievement and development of students, to develop positive learning climate, motivation, academic achievement and follow-up, encouraging students to learn and rewarding student achievement involve the content of the course.