AEM 4545 - Money and Finance in the Digital Age (3 Credits)
Crosslisted with ECON 3545
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.
Exploratory Studies:
(CU-ITL); (SAAREA)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022 Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate ability to formulate a research topic, conduct independent quantitative research, and write a substantive research paper.