Meeting Day and Time:  M, W, 1-2:15

Course Description and Content

This course is an in-depth study and critical analysis of both
classic economic theories and rapidly emerging economic
issues that affect the development of the textile and apparel
industry on the international level.  Analysis of theories of
labor, dependency, interdependency and their impact on textile
and apparel production will be examined.  Students will (1)
gain an understanding of the broad economic, political, social
and cultural dimensions of the U.S. and international
production and trade of textile and apparel products, (2) gain
an understanding of the competitive status of the U.S. industry
in the global economy, (3) examine economic factors of the
textile and apparel industry, (4) analyze national and global
trends in the industry, (5) gain an understanding of the theories
of labor, dependence, interdependency, and development, and
(6) develop a strategic plan for import or export of textile and
apparel products with regard to a specific country.

Required Texts and Readings

Dickerson, K. D. (1994).  Textiles and Apparel in the
International Economy.

Outline of Course Requirements

(1)  Three exams, 100 pts. each  (2)  Research project on an
international company demonstrating research skills of primary
and secondary data collection.  (3)  Lecture for one complete
class period on topic of concern to international trade of
textiles and apparel, (4) an import/export strategic plan for
either the import or export of a specific textile and apparel
product.  (5)  Article reviews using research journals and trade
publications that cover the research topic and current global
trade issues.