AFF9260

Australian capital markets ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor Michael Skully

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Evening)

Synopsis: Topics include development of money and financial markets and financial flows analysis; intermediation; economic role of the different financial institutions; determination of interest rates and yield curve analysis in financial markets; exchange rates and money supply; sources of short-term, medium-term and long-term finance; sources of overseas borrowing; an introduction to interest rate and exchange rate management; performance of the financial system.

Assessment: Assignment and Coursework:30% - Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week