AEM 4545 - Money and Finance in the Digital Age

(crosslisted) ECON 3545
(CU-ITL, EC-SAP)

Fall. 1.5 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Prerequisite: ECON 3040 and ECON 3120 or ECON 3140 or equivalent. Permission of instructor required.

E. Prasad.

This course will provide an overview of new financial technologies (Fintech), cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The implications of these novel technologies for the future of financial markets, central banking, and international finance will be examined. The course will also cover basic analytical models in open economy macroeconomics and international finance, focusing on capital flows and exchange rate dynamics.

Outcome 1: Demonstrate ability to formulate a research topic, conduct independent quantitative research, and write a substantive research paper.