Students acquire tools to analyze international financial topics such as exchange rate behavior, the management of international risk, and international financing. This course is designed to provide proficiency in quantitative methods that are used for optimization and decision making. It first develops graphic and analytical solutions to resource allocation and efficient production. Next, scenario analysis and elements of decision making under uncertainty are introduced. Finally, the use of spreadsheets is applied to data analysis and problem solving.
Students apply regression analysis and estimation to problems of forecasting and optimization.
In this course, students simulate a complete international economic system by participating in a corporate, government, investment management, or newspaper team. They make weekly decisions and discuss results in class.