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Бакалавриат 2024/2025

Международные финансы

Направление: 41.03.01. Зарубежное регионоведение
Когда читается: 4-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса
Язык: английский
Кредиты: 4

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course covers main concepts of macroeconomics and finance in the settings of an open economy. The goal of the discipline is to introduce students to relevant theoretical research in international finance and examples of its practical application. The course is aimed at contributing to students’ understanding of current issues and recent developments in the field of international finance with a focus on foreign exchange and international capital markets. Pre-requisitesINTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I / ВВЕДЕНИЕ В ЭКОНОМИКУ IINTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II / ВВЕДЕНИЕ В ЭКОНОМИКУ IIMATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS / МАТЕМАТИКА ДЛЯ ЭКОНОМИКИ И БИЗНЕСА
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Provide students with an understanding of mechanics and operation of the foreign exchange markets;
  • Explain the impact of government and central bank policies in an open economy;
  • Demonstrate the evolution of international monetary system;
  • Introduce students to basic theories and instruments for understanding and managing risks of international companies and institutions.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • To understand main principles of foreign exchange and international capital markets;
  • To be able to analyze the dynamics of an open economy, including exchange rate movements;
  • To identify the effect of different policies in an open economy;
  • To describe current issues in the field of international finance.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • 1. National Income Accounting
  • 2. Balance of Payments
  • 3. Foreign Exchange Market
  • 4. Money, Interest Rates, and Exchange Rates
  • 5. Exchange Rate in the Long Run
  • 6. Exchange Rate in the Short Run
  • 7. Fixed Exchange Rates
  • 8. International Monetary System
  • 9. An Introduction to International Capital Markets
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Attendance
  • non-blocking Final exam
    The final exam is mandatory for all course participants.
  • non-blocking Midterm
  • non-blocking Assignment
    The assignment is a homework, which consists of two questions to be answered in the form of essays (max 1 page each).
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2024/2025 2nd module
    0.1 * Assignment + 0.25 * Attendance + 0.4 * Final exam + 0.25 * Midterm
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., & Melitz, M. J. (2018). International Economics: Theory and Policy, Global Edition (Vol. Eleventh edition). New York: Pearson. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1649946
  • Melvin, M., & Norrbin, S. C. (2013). International Money and Finance (Vol. 8th ed). Amsterdam: Elsevier Ltd. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=480878

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Rogoff, K. S., Helpman, E., & Gopinath, G. (2014). Handbook of International Economics. Oxford, England: North Holland. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=576373

Authors

  • GUSEVA OLGA ALEKSANDROVNA
  • Большова Екатерина Владимировна
  • Базарова Евгения Сергеевна