Global Economy
Overview
Delivery method
Classroom
Virtual Classroom
Duration
9 hours (3 sessions of 3 hours)
Audience
Employees
Other Government Department Employee
Description
Prerequisites (recommended)
- Fundamendals of Economics: Microeconomics ODS224 ,
- Fundamendals of Economics: Macroeconomics ODS225,
- Fundamendals of Economics: International Trade and Investment IA0262
This course will provide a highly interactive introduction to the key characteristics of today’s global economy in theory and practice. The course will look at topics including international trade, foreign direct investment, cross-country capital flows and currency movements, as well as how each of these dimensions of the world economy affects the others. It will focus on understanding Canada’s interaction with the rest of the world through these lenses.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- explain the essential concepts of global economic analysis
- describe the current financial, social, economic and geostrategic issues and challenges between economic and political powers in an increasingly interconnected world
- examine the future of the global economy based on current trends and ongoing economic developments
- discuss the implications of a rapidly rebalancing world for Canadian interests
Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.
For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca
Legacy course code: 00016451
Additional upcoming sessions
Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
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November 12, 2024, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) | IA0104-EN-2024-001 | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
November 19, 2024, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) | IA0104-FR-2024-001 | Virtual | French | Full | Sign in to register |