Potential employers have pointed out that they prefer job candidates who are familiar with the Wall Street Journal. One reason is to understand, at an analytical level, how asset prices and rates of return are determined. The other reason is to have an analytical framework with which you can make intelligent practical decisions on the financial issues which arise in everyday life. Six problem sets will be assigned, three of which will involve computer exercises and three of which will involve analytical problems. The average for your best five of the six problem sets will count for your problem set grade.
Problem sets are due on the assigned date at the beginning of lecture.
Working together on the problem sets is permitted. If you have any conflicts with any of these dates, please see me during the first week of classes.