ECN 312E - International Finance

Course Objectives

1 - To understand the factors determining the current account balance
2 - To introduce models of small open economies
3 - To understand exchange rate determination in an open economy.

Course Description

The course covers international finance topics. The course starts with analyzing the relationship
between current account and intertemporal trade, continues with small open economies, and the nominal and real exchange rate and terms of trade. The course ends with analysis of global capital flows.