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Academic Year 2004/2005


International Finance
ECON 331 SP

Topics covered in this study of open-economy macroeconomics include exchange-rate determination, balance of payments, international capital flows, international lending and borrowing, international repercussions of macroeconomic policy, and international monetary arrangements. Current events in international finance will be discussed in class.

MAJOR READINGS

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, by Krugman and Obstfeld
Numerous journal articles and news articles on current events.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Problem sets; classroom discussion or group presentation; two exams, final paper.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ECON302

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Isgut,Alberto E.   
Times: .M.W... 08:30AM-09:50AM;     Location: PAC125;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)
SR. major: 7   Jr. major: 8
SR. non-major: 2   Jr. non-major: 2   SO: 6   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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