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International Finance (362-0-20)

Instructors

Richard E H Walker

Meeting Info

University Hall 122: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This is essentially a course in open-economy macroeconomics, with a good helping of microeconomics thrown in. We will examine the nature and determinants of such things as international capital flows, exchange rates and currency crises. There will necessarily be a significant theoretical component to the course, but the aim will be to link the theory to real-world events whenever possible.

Registration Requirements

Econ 201, 202, 281, 310-1, 311, Math 220, Stats 210. Students should be comfortable with basic differential calculus

Learning Objectives

The aim will be to help students think clearly about issues in international macroeconomics, using simple and widely applicable models.

Teaching Method

"Lecture: Two/week
Discussion section: Possible TA section"

Evaluation Method

Exams: Three

Class Materials (Required)

There is no mandatory textbook. The core material will come from other sources, such as slides, articles and supplementary notes.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.