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ECON 427 Advanced Open Economy Macroeconomics

18 points. Semester 1.

Overview

This paper focuses on research articles which relate to a range of topics. The topics covered are export models, models of floating exchange rates, currency crisis models and balance-of-payments-constrained growth. As well as examining the theory behind each topic, emphasis is given to practical considerations that may arise during the empirical testing of these theories.

Paper coordinator

Alan King

Prerequisite

ECON 370 or ECON 270

Prerequisites or co-requisites

ECON 371, ECON 375, ECON 376

Recommended preparation

ECON 316