316-351 Economics of Financial Markets

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316-351 Economics of Financial Markets
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	Dr K Shields
Prerequisites	316-201 Intermediate Macroeconomics, 316-202 Intermediate Microeconomics and either 316-205 Introductory Econometrics or 316-206 Quantitative Methods 2.
Semester	2 (view timetable)
Contact	Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Subject Description	The subject is a combination of principle and practice. It provides an overview of the economic principles governing financial markets; then provides insights into some important empirical and practical issues concerning the operation of financial markets; and concludes with a discussion of some practical issues associated with Australian financial markets.
Generic Skills	High level of development: written communication; problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information. Moderate level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; team work; statistical reasoning; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas. Some level of development: use of computer software.
Assessment	A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%) and class assignment(s) totalling approximately 3000 words (30%).

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