ECON 3545

International Finance and Macroeconomics

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

This course will examine the determinants of international capital flows and their consequences for growth and volatility. Basic analytical models in international finance, including those related to exchange rate dynamics, will be covered. Emerging market perspectives on these issues will be emphasized, with a particular focus on the economies of China, and India. The course will analyze the challenges created by rising global financial integration for monetary policy, financial regulation and other policies. Students will be required to write an independent research paper.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: AEM 4230 or equivalent. Intermediate econometrics/statistics desirable but not requierd.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS)

• Demonstrate ability to formulate a research topic, conduct independent quantitative research, and write a substantive research paper.

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