ECON 3545

International Finance and Macroeconomics

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course will cover analytical models and empirical evidence on the functioning of international financial markets (exchange rates, capital flows, monetary policy spillovers). Emerging market perspectives on these issues will be emphasized, with a particular focus on the economies of China and India. The course will also survey novel financial technologies (Fintech, cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies) and their implications for monetary policy, financial regulation, and other policies. Students will be required to write an independent research paper (knowledge of econometrics strongly recommended).   

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ECON 2300, or ECON 3040, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: intermediate econometrics/statistics (e.g., ECON 3120).

Distribution Category (SBA-AS, SSC-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-ITL, EC-SAP)

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

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