Department of Economics
ECON828: International Investment and Risk
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Lecturer in charge |
Assoc Prof Stefan Trueck |
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Availability |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
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Unit Outline |
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Description
This is an advanced‐level course concentrating on various techniques in financial risk management. Topics include the analysis of risk and return, financial derivatives, international bond markets, dependence modelling, banking regulations, managing market, credit and operational risk and economic capital. A strong emphasis is placed upon developing a rigorous analytical skill‐base which can then be applied to real‐world issues in the financial industry.