Spring 2012

2. Presentation of textbook readings.  Textbook and other assigned readings (assigned according to the schedule in section IX of this syllabus) present relevant topics, which are covered more depthfully in class lecture.  In class discussion of readings, instructor highlights most relevant reading topics and shows by example how to present data in a stimulating way, consistent with achieving course objectives. (Contributes to Learning Objectives A, B, C)

3. Case Study and/or Article Presentation.  Case studies and articles are used to further illustrate real-world examples of subject topics.  For all assigned cases/articles, students should be prepared to answer questions about the case/article and be able to illustrate its subtler aspects.  For select cases/articles an individual written submission is due. For select cases/articles students will be selected to make a presentation. In class discussion of case studies/articles serves to highlight analytical methods, indicating specifically, ways to discern the most relevant focal points. (Contributes to Learning Objectives A, B, C, D)

4. Individual project. Each student will be assigned a different country.  The student should report to the class for 10 minutes on that country's debt, tax, fiscal, and monetary policies.  For example, the student should address such things as a) that country's % of external debt in relation to total debt and discuss why his/her assigned country targets this %, b) overall tax rate, c) federal funds interest rate, etc.  The student should indicate how these macro choices affect the overall economy of that country and region.

IV. ASSESSMENT

35%     Midterm exam

40%     Final exam

10%     Presentation of case study, article, and/or individual project

15%     Quizzes and class participation

1. Exams. Exams will be composed of essay questions that test your ability to apply concepts discussed through the exam date. (Measures Learning Objectives A, B, C)

2. Case/Article Analyses.  All cases/articles should be prepared for class.  For select cases/articles, where indicated, an individual written submission is due and is assigned based on the schedule in section IX of this syllabus.  Additionally, for select cases/articles students will be selected to make a presentation.  Your grade for the presentation will reflect much new insight you teach the class (rather than repeat the facts).  Use section VII of this syllabus as a further guide for all written submissions. (Measures Learning Objectives A, B, C)

3. Quizzes. Short, in-class quizzes will test your comprehension of course materials to date. (Measures Learning Objectives A, B, C)

4. Class Participation. You will be graded on the quality of, and demonstrated insight of, your in-class comments, including comments related to answers to assigned problems. (Measures Learning Objectives A, B, C, D)

5. Attendance.  Attendance is mandatory, however a student may miss up to 4 classes without penalty or explanation.  Absences of more than 4 must be approved by the instructor.  More than 4 unapproved absences will result in a failing grade.

V. REQUIRED COURSE READING MATERIAL

Krugman, Obstfeld, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Eighth Edition, Pearson, 2008 (Referred to as “KR” in course schedule).

Excerpts from (provided by instructor):

Madura, International Financial Management, 7^th Edition, Thomson South-Western, 2003 (Referred to as “IF” in course schedule).

Hooke, Emerging Markets, A Practical Guide, Wiley, 2001 (Referred to as “EM” in course schedule).

Select articles and cases as detailed in Section VIII

VI. SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL READINGS

1. Books.

Hill, Think and Grow Rich, St. Martin’s Press, 2001

Friedman, The World is Flat, Picador, 2007

Samuelson, Economics, McGraw-Hill, 2004

Rolfe, Monkey Business, Warner Books, 2001

2. Internet Sites.

http://stats.bls.gov for US Bureau of Labor Statistics

www.sec.gov for public company filings (all U.S. public plus foreign public with U.S. listings)

www.hoovers.com for summary company info, comparables search, etc.

www.statsoft.com/textbook/stathome - for straightforward explanations of statistical terms and concepts

3. Periodicals.

Business Week, Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, The Economist

VIII. CLASS SCHEDULE

Please note: You are not required to make a written submission unless instructed to do so where assignment is indicated below.  Reading should be completed prior to class.