SISU 300
Intro to Int'l Economics
American University · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introduction to International Economics (3) This course develops quantitative frameworks from the subfields of international trade and finance. The first half studies the causes and welfare effects of international trade, the distributional effects of economic globalization, and the effects of import tariffs, quotas, and tariff wars. The second half examines the determinants of foreign exchange rates, current account imbalances, and the history and mechanics of different exchange rate regimes. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Quantitative Literacy II. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: ECON-100, ECON-200, and completion of Quantitative Literacy I requirement.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
001
FullSeats: 40/40 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 12:55 PM-2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- School of Intnl Service Bldg 333
- Instructor
- Silvia, Stephen J.
002
7 openSeats: 33/40 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 8:10 AM-9:25 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- School of Intnl Service Bldg 333
- Instructor
- Poole, Jennifer P.
003
FullSeats: 40/40 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 4:05 PM-5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- School of Intnl Service Bldg 333
- Instructor
- Silvia, Stephen J.
004
FullSeats: 40/40 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- School of Intnl Service Bldg 333
- Instructor
- Poole, Jennifer P.
005
16 openSeats: 4/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 4:05 PM-5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Hurst Hall 1
- Instructor
- Staff