Studies

International Financial Markets

Lecture

Lecturer: Ilfan Oh, PhD

This course deals with selected topics in the theory and practice of international finance, for instance dealing with the ‘three generations’ of models aimed at explaining currency crises.

Topics include (but are not limited to) the following:

(i) trading volume and organization of international financial markets

(ii) foreign exchange markets and macroeconomic theory

(iii) speculation, excess volatility, and stabilization of the exchange rate

(iv) exchange rate target zones

(v) exchange rate crises and speculative attacks

The objective of the course is to provide students with a sound understanding of contemporary challenges in international finance, in particular looking at policies aimed at exchange rate stabilization and financial regulation in general.

More information on this course can be found in Univis and here:

International Financial Markets(41.0 KB, 1 page)