ECON 642
International Finance
This course covers various topics in international finance and macroeconomics. Topics covered include exchange rate prediction, monetary exchange rate models and their building blocks, the international effects of monetary policy, international real business cycle models, risk-sharing and portfolio diversification, risk and volatility in foreign exchange markets, fixed exchange rate models for small open economies and stabilization programs.
Topics
- exchange rate prediction
- monetary exchange rate models and their building blocks
- the international effects of monetary policy
- international real business cycle models
- risk-sharing and portfolio diversification
- risk and volatility in foreign exchange markets
- fixed exchange rate models for small open economies and stabilization programs
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
ECON 605, 607, and Graduate standing. (3). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027