ECON 362 - Multinational Enterprises

Upper Division

Prerequisites
ECON 101 and ECON 301; Minimum grade C-.; Or consent of instructor.

This course examines multinational enterprises (MNEs) and foreign direct investment (FDI) from a number of perspectives, including motivations for international expansion, the economic impact of such expansion on home and host countries, and the political economy of MNEs. By the end of the course, students should understand why MNEs exist, under what conditions they can cause economic benefit or harm, and the complex interaction between MNEs and home and host country government.

Term Offered
Offered infrequently

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: ECON 175

Course credits: 4