This unit examines the global economic and financial system within which modern businesses operate. The unit commences with a review of the evolution of international economic and financial institutions. It continues with an examination of current global economic and financial issues such as exchange rate systems, international financial flows, global financial markets, financial crises, currency crises, asset bubbles, optimal currency areas, and financial institutions around the world. The goal of the unit is to develop a solid understanding of global economic and financial framework, and appreciate the issues that face the global economy in the coming decade. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: ECON1101 Microeconomics: Prices and Markets
