The course is designed for part-time non-degree education of shipbrokers at the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Varna, Bulgaria. The basic aim of the course is to give a fundamental understanding of the economic theory of shipping and international trade, to develop analytical skills and to relate theory with empirical evidence.
- The textbook – 15 chapters in six parts, from seaborne trade and freight markets to ports and international trade.
- Model Lab – 20 interactive models.
- Glossary – 192 terms.
- AI-powered resources – on maritime economics.
- Tests – two midterm tests and a final exam.
Version: 2026/2027
- Author: prof. D.Sc.(Econ) Dimitar Kanev