Investment Finance
ECON 328
Fall 2006
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01
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This course is an introduction to portfolio theory, and explores both theoretical and empirical aspects of investment finance. Topics include: Mean Variance Portfolio Theory, Single and Multi-index portfolio models, Capital Asset Pricing Model, Arbitrage Pricing Theory, the yield curve and term structure of interest rates, evaluation of portfolio performance, efficient market hypotheses etc. Additional topics may include derivative markets and instruments, hedging arbitrage and speculations well as empirical issues in investment finance. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON301 OR ECON302 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
1. Elton, E.J., J.J. Gruber, S. J. Brown, W.N. Goetzmann, MODERN PORTFOLIO THEORY AND INVESTMENT ANALYSIS, 6th ed., Wiley, New Yori, NY:2003
2. Bodie, Z., A. Kane, and A.J. Marcus, INVESTMENTS, 6th ed., Irwin, Boston, MA: 2005
3. Journal Articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two exams, problem sets, term project (stock portfolio) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who complete ECON 328 cannot receive credit towards the ECON or MECO major for ECON 228, or vice versa depending on your needs for major credit. |
| Instructor(s): Kaparakis,Emmanuel I. Times: .M.W... 08:30AM-09:50AM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 15 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: X | FR: X |
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