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ECON246
The Economics of the Stock Market
ECON246 FA
Not Currently Offered
This course is intended as an introduction to modern
investment analysis. Topics will include efficient markets,
portfolio management, valuation theory, performance
measurement, and the effects of inflation on stock values.
MAJOR READINGS
R. Radcliffe, INVESTMENTS-CONCEPTS ANALYSIS
STRATEGY, Harper, (4th ed.)
B. Malkiel, A RANDOM WALK DOWN WALL STREET
(Paper) (Revised Edition)
M. Waldrop, COMPLEXITY (paper)
M.Lewis, "Liar's Poker" (paper)
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm, problem sets, term
research paper (15-25 pages) and a final examination. Grade
will be based on performance in the exams, the problem sets,
and the term paper. There will be a bonus for general
contribution to class discussion.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Please note that if
you do not match one of the prerequisite listings EXACTLY,
then you will need a prerequisite override. Students will
be encouraged to write term papers using the CRSP Data Set
and E-views.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON
Prerequisites:
ECON111 and ECON212 and MATH117 or ECON105 or ECON111 and ECON112
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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