International Financial Markets

Catalog description

An analysis of the financial opportunities and risks resulting in global market investment, with a focus on international portfolio diversification and management. Topics include determinants of foreign exchange rate and international capital flows; balance of payments analysis techniques; foreign exchange risk management, especially hedging and speculation strategies; the reasons for and impact of official intervention; and a study of the Eurocurrency and Eurobond markets, as well as a review of leading indicators for the various international stock markets. Pre-requisites of GBA 511 and GBA 520 are required.