Economics of International Finance

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ECON 6022
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Course ID
206047
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course deepens the critical thinking and formal reasoning of macroeconomics issues in open economies, including exchange rates, capital flows and financial crises.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain conceptually the organisation of foreign exchange markets
  • Apply simple theoretical models of international capital flows and exchange rate determination
  • Assess the empirical validity of simple models of international capital flows and exchange rate determination
  • Analyse the causes of historical exchange rate movements with reference to the models covered
  • Collaborate effectively with others to solve international finance problems

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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