306365 (v.2) Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 500


 

Area:School of Economics and Finance
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):305302 (v.2) Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 300 or any previous version
Syllabus:Insight into fluctuations in financial markets in both East Asia and the USA. Formulation of monetary policy, innovations in the financial sector, the productivity debate and the new knowledge economy and the key determinants of fluctuations in stock prices. Opportunity to examine current data and trends in stock, bond and currency markets.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the forces driving stock and bond markets. Applied theoretical knowledge to current data and trends. Appreciated the power of monetary authorities and institutions in influencing financial market volatility. Engaged in analysing current financial trends.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Websites - US Federal Reserve, Bank of Thailand, Bank of Korea, Bank of Japan, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Bank Negara, Bank of Taiwan, IMF and World Bank.
Unit Texts: Western, D. L. (2000). Booms Bubbles and Busts in US Stock Markets. Perth, San Casa. Malkiel, B.G. (1999). A Random Walk Down Wall Street. New York, WW Norton.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Continuous Assessment 50%, Examination 50%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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