A 2000 word individual academic essay (50%) on a topic area of interest that is of the mainstream with particular emphasis on the financial crisis. Must be no plagiarism and be well referenced.
research into a specific area:
1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of international financial markets and the connection between financial markets, real saving by households and real investment by firms.
2. Analyse and evaluate the extent to which monetary policy can affect real macroeconomic activity through its interaction with financial markets in an international setting.
3. Critically evaluate the relationship between financial markets, government policy and the wider economy, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the functions of international stock exchanges and issues associated with foreign direct investment.
4. Critically evaluate the impact of changes in expectations of future inflation and interest rates on macroeconomic policy and financial markets
5. Critically evaluate various types of risks faced by firms and the strategies they use to manage such risks.
6. Evaluate international finance theories in light of inflation and apply them to practical business situations
7. Look at a mixture of economic and finance theory, practitioner’s reports and academic research.
