Financial Economics

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course is an introduction to decision making by investors under uncertainty, portfolio theory, asset pricing, financial markets, and instruments. The course covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of investment, surveys the techniques available for economists, and emphasizes “hands-on” learning using Canadian and international case studies. PREREQUISITES: ECON 2200.03 (or ECON 2210.03 or ECON 2220.03), ECON 2201.03 with minimum grades of C CROSSLISTED: MATH 3800.03 FORMATS: Lecture