Economics of Financial Markets
Subject ECON30024 (2013)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013: Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | Both of the following: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: AND one of: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements for this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
Subject Overview: |
The subject is a combination of principle and practice. It provides an overview of the economic principles governing financial markets; then provides insights into some important empirical and practical issues concerning the operation of financial markets; and concludes with a discussion of some practical issues associated with Australian financial markets. |
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Objectives: |
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Assessment: |
A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%); class assignment(s) totalling approximately 3000 words due in weeks 3 and 12 (40%) |
Prescribed Texts: | You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer. |
Breadth Options: | This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:
You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
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Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Economics Economics Major |
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