Course - Financial Markets - SØK2005
Financial Markets
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
This course is an advanced class in the treatment of microeconomic research questions. We discuss personal decisions about savings and loans and how decisions are made under uncertainty. The students are further introduced to financial market adaptations, where we discuss, among other things, why financial capital is distributed on different assets.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- theoretical models for the functioning of financial markets and results from empirical research
- what functions financial markets have in society
- models for valuation of such financial assets as stocks, bonds, and derivatives
- theories for the term structure of interest rates
Skills
You should be able to
- understand and explain what functions the financial market has in the broader economy
- distinguish between systematic and unsystematic risk
- value financial assets
- measure bond risk
General competence
You should be able to
- follow economic reasoning related to the course in the public debate and professional reports
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of practical assignment every other week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term paper(s)/exercise(s)
Further on evaluation
In semester when the course is not taught, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Compulsory activity must be completed in the semester the course is taught. The approval also applies to later semesters.
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1001/MET1001, SØK1020, SØK1021, SØK1022, SØK1023, SØK1024, SØK1025, SØK1026 and SØK1004
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SVSØ206 | 3.5 sp | |
| TIØ4146 | 2.5 sp | Autumn 2014 |
Subject areas
- Social Science
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.