About this course
In this course, you will explore globalization and its impact on trade, capital, culture, and politics around the world. A particular focus is placed on European economies and challenges faced by the EU and its neighbors. You will gain a deeper knowledge of theories within the field, and go on to apply and challenge economic thinking through discussions, Field Studies, and Study Tours.
Syllabus
Pre-requisites
One course in intermediate or advanced micro- or macroeconomics at university level.
Faculty
Amanda Lapadat-Nordström
FacultyM.I.B (Queen’s University Canada, 2010). Bachelors (Business Administration, Honours, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2007). Consultant and Co-Founder, Do Business Nordic, 2020- Present. Commercial Manager Sweden, MG Real Estate, 2020-2022. FDI and Business Development Advisor, Invest in Skåne, 2017-2020. Trade Advisor, The Trade Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark in Canada, 2013-2017. Trade Journalist, Global Business Reports, 2011-2013. Strategic Communications Consultant, Kreab Worldwide London, 2010-2011. Global Program Coordinator, Blackberry (RIM), 2007-2009. With DIS since 2023.
Lavanyan Thedchanamoorthy
FacultyCand.oecon, Syddansk Universitet, 2012. Trainee, Trade Council, Bangalore, India, 2010, Assistant professor, Erhvervsakademi Kolding, 2014-2017, Economist, Danmark Statistik, 2017-2022, Freelance teacher, Aspiri, 2016-present, Senior Analyst, EKF Danmarks Eksportkredit, 2022-present. With DIS since 2022.
Holger Sandte
FacultyEconomist, employed at EKK, Denmark export credit agency. Formerly working for the Danish Finance Ministry as well as for German and Danish banks, trying to make sense of the global economy and financial markets. Ph.D. (1998, University of Trier) with a thesis on whether moderate inflation harms growth. Main professional interests: macroeconomics , globalisation, data analysis, With DIS since 2019.
Adrian Mongan
FacultyMaster’s in Economics (International Macroeconomics), UW Madison, Wisconsin. Master’s in Economics (International Trade), University College Dublin, Ireland. Worked in multinational conglomerates for over 10 years with roles as company macroeconomist, strategy director, and in strategic communication. Experienced university lecturer in international trade, macroeconomics, and microeconomics. With DIS since 2019.
Ralph Cadan
FacultyCand.Polit, Copenhagen University, 1988. VP Strategy and Business Development, NETS & MasterCard, 2016-2020. With DIS since 2022.