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Economics 395
Spring 2002
Securities markets are like other markets in their basic operation. Economics is the most appropriate tool to study markets. But just as the market for houses and the market for QVC china dolls are different because the products are different, the consumers are different and the producers are different, so the markets for securities have unique and special characteristics that make a separate analysis worthwhile. The class will include my lectures, and discussion of current issues in financial markets. I strongly recommend a subscription to The Economist, and regular visits to on-line financial and investment sites. There will be a mid-term exam and a final exam. There will be occasional homework assignments (usually one-pagers), and a team project. Depending on the enrollment, you will form teams of 3-4 members, and undertake a project generating a research paper. I will allocate a group score, which the team can divide amongst the members as they please. More details during the semester. Textbook: Houthakker, H. and Williamson. The Economics of Financial Markets Oxford University Press, 1996. Still waiting on book to arrive! |