Undergraduate Course: Economics of Financial Markets (ECNM10020)
Course Outline
| School | School of Economics |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Economics |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Financial markets have an important role in the allocation of resources in market economies. This course provides an introduction to how economists analyse behaviour in financial markets. The course builds on material covered in Topics in Economic Analysis 1 and Essentials of Econometrics, by extending your understanding of the economic analysis of risk, information, intertemporal choice, basic dynamics, and expectations. Much of the reading for the course is advanced, taken from journal articles and graduate level textbooks. The course is aimed at students who are willing to study challenging material, which is the focus of ongoing research activity.
Visiting undergraduate students interested in taking the course should consult the course organiser. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
80 %,
Coursework
20 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Economics of Financial Markets | 2:00 | |
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have knowledge and understanding of and insight into key economic issues in financial markets: the economic analysis of risk, information, intertemporal choice, strategic behaviour, and expectations.
The course uses and builds on the technical skills developed in in Topics in Economic Analysis 1 and Essentials of Econometrics. Students are expected to develop a rigorous understanding of relevant models, an ability to use and apply them to analyse issues, and a critical appreciation of the limitations of existing models and approaches.
The course highlights key intellectual skills, notably: problem-framing and problem-solving skills; critical analysis and assessment; independent thought and critical judgment; and obtaining and processing information from a variety of sources; managing tasks and time. |
Assessment Information
A 2 hour degree exam in May/June (80%), coursework (20%).
Visiting Students Assessment: assignment + essay (100%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Andy Snell
Tel: (0131 6)50 3848
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Eirlys Armstrong
Tel: (0131 6)50 9905
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