ECONOMIC 2181A/B
FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
An introduction to portfolio selection by individuals and firms. Topics include mean-variance portfolio theory, standard equilibrium pricing models, debt and equity instruments, and options and other derivatives. Although theory is integral to the subject matter, applications will be emphasized.
Prerequisites & course information
Antirequisite(s): Economics 2121A/B, Economics 2300A/B, Economics 3332A/B, Economics 3346A/B, and MOS 3316A/B . Prerequisite(s): Either 1) Economics 1021A/B (or Economics 2050A/B ) and Economics 1022A/B, or 2) Economics 2001A/B . Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Course Weight: 0.50
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027