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ECON3029J

Academic Year 2025/2026

Econ of International Finance (ECON3029J)

Subject:
Economics
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Economics
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Constantin Burgi
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades
Campus of Delivery:
BDIC(UCD) Beijing

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module focuses on the finance and macroeconomics of international financial flows. It covers the history of post-War financial arrangements, from Bretton Woods to the modern globalised financial system. Other topics to be covered include the determinants of the balance of payments, relationships between currency arrangements and capital flows and between trade and financial flows, the role played by capital inflows and outflows in financial crisis, the determinants and financing of foreign direct investment, the role of the IMF in the global economy and the case for a global tax on financial transactions.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to understand the main problems facing governments and central banks operating in an open economy, with particular reference to understanding how the global financial system works and whether a global tax system and financial regulatory framework is needed.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics include:
- Models of exchange rates
- The IS-LM-FX model
- International capital flows and growth
- Fixed vs. floating exchange rates

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Tutorial

16
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

106

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures will include elements of tutorials.
Sample exercises for each topic will allow students to self-assess their knowledge and study in groups.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ECON30430 - Economics of International Fin


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Final exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No
Exam (In-person): Midterm End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Exam (Online): Short online exams End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Sample exercises with solutions will be provided for each topic on a weekly basis.

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