ECON 223 Political Economy of Trade Policy

3 credits · Economics · Faculty of Arts · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

The course introduces students to the economics of international trade, what constitutes good trade policy, and how trade policy is decided. The course examines Canadian trade policy since 1945, including the GATT, Auto Pact, the FTA and NAFTA, and concludes with special topics in trade policy.

Prerequisite courses: ECON 208

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