Trade and Trade Policy in the Contemporary World Economy

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Duration

9 hours

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employee

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.

For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca

 Prerequisites (recommended)

• Fundamentals of Economics - Trade and Investment Module 3 - IA0262

This course discusses how changes in global commerce, technology and geopolitical power are affecting Canada, and what this means for our long-term policy priorities. It analyzes the role of SMEs, global value chains, services and FDI in our relations with the rest of the world. It also discusses the implications for trade and investment agreements.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• explain the fundamentals of the global trading system
• explain how trade fits into the domestic economy
• describe the factors influencing firms’ entry or withdrawal from international markets
• assess the impact of various trade policy tools on the Canadian economy companies, and individuals

Legacy course code: 00016688