wir823 - International Finance and Exchange Rate Economics

Department of Business Administration, Economics and Law (Business Administration and Business Education)		6 KP
Module components	Semester courses Winter semester 2024/2025	Examination
Lecture	2.02.841 - International Finance and Monetary Economics Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Trautwein Tuesday: 14:00 - 16:00, weekly (from 15/10/24)
Seminar	2.02.842 - International Finance and Exchange Rates Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Trautwein Dates on Friday, 24.01.2025, Thursday, 30.01.2025, Monday, 03.02.2025 - Tuesday, 04.02.2025 09:00 - 18:00, Location: A01 0-005, A05 0-055
Notes on the module
Reference text Mitarbeit in Vorlesung und Seminar ist Pflicht für den Erwerb eines Leistungsnachweises. Das Seminar wird in der Form eines Blockseminars abgehalten. Es gibt eine Vorbesprechung Anfang des Semesters, in der die Themen vergeben werden. Prüfungszeiten Während der Vorlesungszeit Module examination Referat oder mündliche Prüfung Skills to be acquired in this module Understanding of exchange rates as strategic prices in open economies. Understanding of the interdependence of balance-of-payments constraints and exchange rates. Capability to discuss different models of exchange rate determination. Ability to research data and evaluate the literature on specific aspects of financial market globalization and strategies of exchange-rate policy. Understanding of the history of fixed-exchange-rate systems. Ability to relate the importance of historical experience in international monetary and financial economics.