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Students gain a good overview of the functions, location and history of the int'l financial centres. They know about the gold standard, Bretton Woods and other exchange rate systems and know how to use derivatives (especially options and SWAPs) in currency markets. Students learn about globalization and Chinas role in the global economy as well as about the reasons why some nations prosper and others fail. Furthermore, int’l payment systems, tax competition and financial transaction taxes are discussed. Student gain knowledge in the field of international economics and business and the ability to analyze, discuss, and solve business and economic challenges in an international context.

Major topics in int'l finance, including an overview of the functions, location and history of the major financial centres, Int’l payment systems, tax competition and financial transaction taxes along with the gold standard, Bretton Woods and other exchange rate systems. Furthermore how to use and value derivatives (especially options and SWAPs) in currency markets. Globalization and Chinas role in the global economy; reasons why some nations prosper and others fail. 

Vortrag und Diskussion

Klausur

Zusätzliche Literatur wird über OLAT zur Verfügung gestellt.

Positive Beurteilung der Pflichtmodule gemäß § 8 Abs. 1 Z 1 bis 3