Course Description

EC349 International Finance 0.5

Macroeconomic theory is discussed in the context of an economy which is engaging in international trade. Besides dealing with the effects of trade on such things as domestic employment and inflation, the course places considerable emphasis on how trade is financed, exchange rate and balance of payments determination, the international financial system, and macroeconomic policy.

Prerequisite: EC240 or EC250 or EC290. (EC240 or EC250 or EC290 may be taken as a co-requisite.)

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

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