ECON8872 · Economics

International Finance

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Rosen Valchev

Associate Professor, Economics Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.6
Course: 4.5

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Rosen Valchev

Associate Professor, Economics Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.6
Course: 4.5

About this course

The course provides an introduction to international finance, spanning from the classic puzzles to current research. It is designed for Ph.D. students in their second year or later, and provides an overview of theory and empirical tools for conducting research in this field. We study two overarching themes: First, exchange rate dynamics and second, international risk sharing and financial integration.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.92 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.77 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.87 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.74 / 5

Weekly effort: ~5 hours

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Evaluation history 4 terms

All available terms for ECON8872. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2023	1	4.3	4.3
Fall 2022	1	4.7	5.0
Fall 2021	1	4.6	4.6
Fall 2020	1	4.7	4.7