Fall 2026

International Trade

Covers contemporary international trade theory, analyzing why and what nations trade, and examining current policy issues.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Agustin Gutierrez

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Historical reviews describe tests as tough but fair, requiring attendance and study to achieve high grades, with homework and exams being very fair.

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Prerequisites

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ECON 301 or 311. Not open to students with credit for ECON 364.

ECON 464 used by

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Professors

Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.35 GPA, 52.5% A/AB (n=40 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.33 GPA, 60.5% A/AB (n=38 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Maria Muniagurria: Maria Muniagurria provides clear instruction with fair exams and relevant real-world applications, though she requires consistent attendance and study. Her passion for the subject is evident, and she supports student learning through detailed materials and handwritten notes.

AGUSTIN GUTIERREZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

ISAO KAMATA is recorded teaching in Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MARIA MUNIAGURRIA is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

ROBERT STAIGER is recorded teaching in Spring 2012, Spring 2013. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews praise the course for clear instruction and relevant material, though current instructor Agustin Gutierrez has no reviews.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.08 GPA, 47.3% A/AB (n=55 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.35 GPA, 52.5% A/AB (n=40 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.33 GPA, 60.5% A/AB (n=38 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews describe tests as tough but fair, requiring attendance and study to achieve high grades, with homework and exams being very fair.

Historical reviews note the class relies heavily on graphical models, making it unsuitable for those struggling with econ graphs, though materials are clear.

Topics

  • Reasons and patterns of international trade.
  • Benefits of international trade for trading countries.
  • Current international trade policy issues.

Skills

  • Evaluate the usefulness and limitations of international trade theory.
  • Analyze reasons for international trade and patterns of trade goods.

Grades

Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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1320 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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ECON 464 · Fall 2026

International Trade

Recorded 2026-09-07
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