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◄Faculty of Economics and Administration►

examples and case studies; and
(3) Examine regulatory proctices and issues related with
network industries.
Synopsis of Course The first component of the course covers selected topics in
Contents microeconomics and game theory that will provide some
tools and concept used in the course. The second
component of the course looks at the specific network
industries such as the hardware and software of the
computer and the telecommunications industries. The third
component focuses on various aspect of the internet such
as interconnection practices, pricing, commerce as well as
the nature of information goods. Finally, the fourth
component looks at regulatory practices and issues that
arise in network industries. These include access policies,
universal services, regulatory reform and antitrust.

Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 70%
Final Examination: 30%

Main Reference (1) SHY, OZ. The Economics of Networks Industries,
(2) Cambridge; Cambridge University Press, 2001.

EXGA6307 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND ENVIRONMENT

Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are able to:

(1) Analyse the relationship between environmental
issues/ problem and trade;
(2) Examine how international agencies developed major
trade – environment agreement and its
implementation; and
(3) Evaluate critically trade–environmental policies in the
wider context of the global economics system.

Synopsis of Course This course will focus on both theory and empirical work
Contents to examine the effect of environment regulation on trade
flows. A simple economic model based on the partial and
general equilibrium framework will be developed to
measure the relationship between environmental
regulation and international trade. This course address
such question as ; What is the real evidence for trade-
environmental disputes? What are the key issues for each
producing industry, especially the resource based sectors.
How does green marketing, eco-labeling and green
standard operation such as ISO 1400 resolve some of the
conflicts between trade and the environment.

Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

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