This course studies the behaviour of multinational firms from a multidisciplinary economics and business perspective. It reviews recent advances in international economics as well as leading business science paradigms of multinational behaviour using primary academic sources. These theories are placed in the context of their practical implications by using recent and relevant empirical studies so that students are equipped to use the theoretical framework for managerial decision making.
 
Learning objectives
At the end of the course the student is able to:
•        Analyse and explain the behaviour of multinational firms in both theoretical and empirical terms;
•        Absorb and apply recent theoretical advances in international economics and business for managerial decision making;
•        Communicate on economic, business and managerial theories and empirical research in the area of multinational firms.

Format
Lectures and tutorials with active participation discussing exercises and problem sets, with team assignments.
 
Assessment method
•        Active Participation in Tutorial Problem Sets (20%, individual)
•        Team-based written essay assignment (30%, group)
•        Final examination (50%, individual).