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Free Trade Agreements in Latin America and the Carribean
International Relations & Business Program
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: 9/7/18 - 12/22/18
Free Trade Agreements in Latin America and the Carribean
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: International Relations
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 60
DESCRIPTION
In the context of a globalized world, free trade is fundamental mechanism for governments to promote the development of their country. Furthermore, it is a global trend that does not seems to decrease. This course allows the student to promote global free trade from the comprehensive understanding of the role and impact of regional trade agreements on industries and communities across the globe; the legal and political mechanisms involved in this practice, the different dynamics of regional integration, different mechanism and negotiation practices. In the course the student develops the competence to analyze and advise decision makers and to become a decision maker that promotes free trade in general and especially in the region while understanding the different implications of the decisions that are taken.