Theory of Finance: Course Overview

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THEORY OF
FINANCE: COURSE
OVERVIEW
Elena Rogova, Professor, [email protected]
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FINANCE DECISIONS
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THE GOAL OF THE COURSE
• To introduce main concepts of finance and to
present basics concerning finance in macro
and microeconomic levels.
• To learn how to apply the theoretical concepts
to real-life cases in the area of finance
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COURSE RULES
• The course consists of lectures and seminars
• All assignments are submitted in time and via LMS.
No other ways of submitting your papers except
LMS.
• Being late in the class is not appropriate, neither
for lectures, nor for seminars
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COURSE ASSESSMENT
Course grade = 50% cumulative + 50% exam
From 60% cumulative,
20% = grade for the group project
30% = grade for the midterm exam
• Main textbook:
• Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., & Melitz, M. J. (2018).
• International Economics: Theory and Policy, Global
Edition (Vol. Eleventh edition). New York: Pearson.
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THEORY OF FINANCE:
GOOD LUCK!
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