Module Details
Module Code: |
ECON C4303 |
Module Title:
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The Global Economy 2
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Title:
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The Global Economy 2
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Dominic Burke
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Module Description: |
Knowledge of Global financial economics is becoming increasingly important in today's globalised workplace. This module aims to equip the student with an in-depth understanding of global financial economics , by offering a wide range of areas that explore issues surrounding the money and bond markets, the stock and foreign exchange markets and derivative securities. The student will learn to use current financial analytical tools to find solutions to challenging questions that arise in the global financial economics area.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Understand and analyse the workings of the financial markets. |
LO2 |
Undertake a comprehensive economic analysis and assessment of economies; |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Global Financial Markets
The foreign exchange market; Predicting changes in exchange rates; Cryptocurrencies, Money, banking and interest rates; the role of central banks and monetary policies.
The markets for equities and derivative securities; International capital flows.
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International Country Economic Analysis
The importance of macroeconomic data for the international businessperson; Why is it important to understand how an economy performs?; The necessary economic indicators required for analysing countries; Sources of economic data; Interpreting key macroeconomic indicators and their future trends such as: Economic growth;
Employment/unemployment and wage levels;
Inflation; Trade (Exports and imports);
Trading partners and agreements; Corporation tax; Level of debt;
Population and the level of consumer spending; Level of government spending;
The Global economy; The U.S. economy; The economies of Europe; The economy of China;
Emerging market economies;
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.50 |
7.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Frederic S. Mishkin,Stanley Eakins. (2018), Financial Markets and Institutions, Global Edition, 9th. Pearson Higher Ed, p.696, [ISBN: 9781292215037].
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NYU Stern. (2017), The Global Economy, NYU Stern Department of Economics, New York.
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Anthony Saunders,Marcia Millon Cornett. (2021), Financial Markets and Institutions, 8th. McGraw- Hill, [ISBN: 1260772403].
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Stephen Giovanni Cecchetti,Kermit L Schoenholtz. (2021), Money, Banking, and Financial Markets, 6th. McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 1260226786].
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David M. Currie. (2011), Country Analysis, 1st. Gower Publishing, Ltd., p.210, [ISBN: 9780566092374].
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Dirk Niepelt. (2019), Macroeconomic Analysis, 1st. MIT Press, p.320, [ISBN: 9780262043472].
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Peter Fuleky. (2019), Macroeconomic Forecasting in the Era of Big Data, 1st. Springer Nature, p.719, [ISBN: 9783030311506].
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Charles Hill. (2021), International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 13th. McGraw-Hill.
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John O'Hagan,Francis O'Toole. (2017), The Economy of Ireland: Policy making in a Global Context, 13th. Red Globe Press, p.384, [ISBN: 1137611065].
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